Knowing how to use a landline phone is a skill in itself. Making telephone calls on a landline phone, and using advanced landline features, can be quite complex.
In particular, office phones often need some training to use them correctly. This is because they have a lot of functions, like the hold button on office phones. We all what a landline is and its primary functions. But, there are still numerous interesting layers still unknown to an average human being.
To make it easier, we’ve compiled this handy guide on using telephones. With the help of these tips, you will know how to use a landline phone.
If you only want to make a call to another phone using a landline, there are a few simple steps you need to follow to use your phone successfully.
The first step to making telephone calls is to dial the number of the phone you want to ring. Landline phones will have a number keypad. Key in the number that you are calling.
Once you finish inputting the numbers, the call may automatically begin to dial, so listen for the dial tone. Telephones make it easy to call local landlines.
If you want to call someone outside of the country you will need to use an international number. International numbers use country codes, for example, the country code for the United Kingdom is +44.
These two numbers will sometimes replace the first two numbers of the phone number you want to call. Press your country’s international call prefix, followed by the country code, followed by the phone number and you will be able to make international calls.
Note: The landline phone might have a green call button or a button that looks like a phone, that you need to press to start the call. Press this button and the phone number should dial.
The landline phone will have a dial tone to let you know that your call is underway.
The person who you are calling will now have a chance to answer the phone. If they answer the phone, the call will connect. If they don’t, you can always leave a voicemail.
Making calls on a landline phone will come to an end when you put the phone down. Certain landline phones might require you to press the hang-up button to end a call. This button may show a red phone, or a phone with a cross through it.
Office phones can do a lot more than a regular landline. For example, you can use the hold button on office phones to pause a call. Use the following guide if you want to use the features on an office phone.
On an office phone, you can use your voicemail to record messages for unavailable colleagues.
To check messages on a Community Phone landline you will need to:
On your Community Phone office phone, you will be able to set up a function that rejects calls when you are not available to take them.
Community Phones is one of the best home phone services. Specialized phone companies, such as Community Phone, will offer you lots of options when making telephone calls. Here is a guide to the different advanced features offered by Community Phone:
Caller ID is a useful feature provided by Community Phone on landlines and office phones.
Prerequisites:
Learn More here: What is Caller ID?
Call forwarding, provided by Community Phone, allows you to direct existing calls elsewhere. Community Phone offers you the opportunity to dial *72 to forward all incoming calls, or *92 to forward calls only when you don’t answer.
Muting a call means you can continue a call, without the other person hearing you.
Putting a call on hold means the call will not end but will pause. With the help of a hold button on office phones, you can talk to other people, or complete an activity. The caller can wait for you, without having to disconnect, and redial later.
Learn more here: How to Setup a Landline
Community Phone is a dedicated landline provider, that offers high-quality landline phone service that doesn’t require an internet connection. They provide you with all the technology needed to connect your landline phone to your nearest cell network. After that, your service will start within 15 days.
A Community Phone landline connection:
Whether you need to operate a large number of office phones or a single home landline, Community Phone has a deal that suits you. You can benefit from cordless phones and no latency or interruption in your calls at home.
Most importantly, you don’t have to worry about the cost too. Both have their benefits, either setting up a commercial landline or using it at home.
If you’d like to know a little bit more about how Community Phone works, here is a helpful video introduction.
Want to know more about what Community Phone can offer you? Get in touch with one of our expert advisors who can answer any questions you might have. Simply call (866) 957-7362, and you’ll be able to speak to our team who can discuss the perfect landline package for you.
