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Need to get a landline - which is cheapest

  • 15-08-2008 9:05am
    #1
    cjmcork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,354 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I need to get a landline, for my monitored alarm, but it's never going to be used for phone calls - who's the cheapest out there?????

    Thanks,

    CJM.


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  • #2
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Ask the providers first - eircom supply a product now which doesn't use a landline at all - they have their own SIMs and they operate over one of the mobile networks. I haven't looked into it at all, but I was surprised when the sales guy said it to me.


  • #3
    flodis79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,820 ✭✭✭flodis79


    Perhaps you can use a virtual number via Blueface, and just divert it to your mobile number.


  • #4
    Solair
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,230 ✭✭✭Solair


    Monitored alarms generally do not work over VoIP lines like blueface, you may even have problems getting them to work with Digiweb Metro (wireless) or UPC Cable phones (NTL/Chorus).

    They're designed to work with normal land lines only.

    You'll also find that the alarm company won't connect to any service that's totally dependent on having 230V mains power as there's a risk that it could be switched off.

    As mentioned above, eircom phonewatch offer GSM monitoring using a little module with a SIM card that connects to the alarm. These modules have built-in battery back up that keeps them going for days in the event of the power being turned off and they're absolutely rock solid and connect very reliably.


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