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Replacement Landline Handset

MikeD1 — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:28:03 GMT

I’m looking to replace my old BT handsets on my landline . My current handsets have a “announced call” system installed which has totally eliminated any scam calls. However I am struggling to find a replacement product with the same capability built in.
I am on digital voice over EE broadband and I believe the software on the handset may be called “True Call”. BT or EE sales have been unable to help as it looks as if their product line is currently being reviewed.

Any advise please.

Re: Replacement Landline Handset

imjolly — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

you could look at the BT 8600

Re: Replacement Landline Handset

licquorice — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:20:08 GMT

@MikeD1 just Google call blocking phones

Re: Replacement Landline Handset

MikeD1 — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:29:35 GMT

Yes understand that. It’s not just the call blocking or call barring. It’s the ability of AI to intercept the call and identify what type of call it is before allowing it to progress to be answered. This works brilliantly on the phone I currently have and has reduced an average of 20 scam calls a day to zero. There are hundreds of phones where you can do this manually but the current BT phone does it without manual intervention. Unfortunately the phones is failing due to battery issues and there doesn’t seem to be a direct replacement available ( or I can find).

Re: Replacement Landline Handset

licquorice — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:19:16 GMT

I'm not sure I follow. True Call and all call blocking phones rely on whitelisting approved numbers rather than the futile blacklisting of unwanted numbers. Not sure there is any AI involved in your current phone which surely pre-dates AI capability.

Re: Replacement Landline Handset

JonUK — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:25:18 GMT

@MikeD1

Can't you source replacement rechargeable batteries?

What make/model of handsets have you got?