Cell phone to landline adapter

[Bob Haller]

I would like to somehow connect my cell to a landline based answering machine. this could save big bucks. for the 10 buck a month friends and family i could check my answering machine airtime free.

does such a device exist?

 

[bill93civic]

not sure if there are adapters for that use, but i do know there are adapters for hooking up credit card machines to dial out on. (the local tool trucks use them for running CCs on purchases, and for usin as a dial-up modem)

 

[cathydixson]

Did anyone ever respond to your question with a reliable solution?

 

[bhelms]

Bob and Cathy - did you look into "fixed mobile convergence" ?? I'm not sure if that technology ever took off or maybe by now it's dead completely, but I believe that's in line with what you want. Google the term and see what it returns. Here's one (dated) hit...

What is fixed-mobile convergence? - Definition from Whatis.com

 

[Bob Haller]

I am shocked to see my old question still active.

Gee things have changed Verizon allowed some unlimited call FREE numbers on their plans so I made my home number one.

And now wallmarkt trackphone that uses the verizon network has that unlimited phone text picture web access for 45 bucks a month straightalk plan

I have been using it for a few weeks it works everywhere verizon does and is a big bargain.

its prepaid, i will likely move my number to straightalk and save a ton of bucks

 

[GravelChan]

Cathy, a Google search for: "cell phone to landline adapter" will give you several options.

I have an Xlink Bluetooth that works fine. They are basically designed to tie a cell phone into normal landline phones in your house. You can then pick up whatever phone you want. If you still wanted the landline you would need 2-line phones... one line for the Xlink(cell) and one for the landline connection. If one of the landline phones has an answering machine it will pick up the cell call.

 

[truckracer]

If you are in the USA and have AT&T or t mobile (gsm carrier), you can get a Fixed GSM gateway. eBay has them for less than 100.00. It's a small box with a cellular antenna, ac adaptor and has a phone jack on it. You take the sim card from your Cellphone, or from your "add a line" extra Cellphone and insert it into the unit. Now you can plug your home phone into it. It emulates a dial tone just like a landline. We have two of them for two lines and they work great. Just a reminder- I don't know if using these would offend your carrier-don't know why it would, but just keep it on the downlow. I actually have my gsm terminals powering all the jacks in my house. I crimped a short jumper of cat 5 on an rj-11 plug and ran it to my patch panel. Or you can just use a modular cord to a phone. Also if you are in a remote area, higher gain cellular yagi outdoor antennas are available.