Troubleshooting Dial Tone Problems

Problems with one’s dial tone are common. Telecom companies can easily solve such problems so calling them is the most natural thing to do. However, before you contact your local telecom company, do some troubleshooting on your own to help save time and effort on both ends. Check that all jacks are properly inserted and that there are no problems whatsoever with your phone’s cabling. Also, check if you have settled your bills with your provider. A no dial tone scenario could be the result of a disconnected service or temporary suspension because of an unpaid account.

Here are some ways on troubleshooting dial tone problems.

1. If you are using a cordless telephone, ensure that the base is plugged in and the handset is charged. There really won’t be any dial tone if your phone is dead.

2. Check your modem and its cabling system. The power indicator should be lit and stable. Also, check if your modem’s power cord and jacks are securely plugged into the modem and an electrical outlet, and that the electrical outlet is powered. Power outages can cause dial tone problems. But since modems are battery-powered, your line will still be working even during a power outage.

3. Reset your modem. Press the button located at the back of the modem using a pointy object for at least five seconds to do this.

4. Disconnect the telephone cabling system that connects the telephone jacks to the modem. Instead, connect your telephone directly to your modem. If the dial tone is restored, reconnect the telephone cabling system and the jacks to the modem. If the dial tone disappears again, then the problem is with the wiring inside your phone system. It is best to contact your telecom company for support.

 If after troubleshooting on your own, you are still left with a handset with no dial tone, call your local telecom company for help. Sometimes, a Network Interface Device Test is necessary to solve this problem. It may also be an outside line problem. Inspection of lines outside your home is best left in the hands of professionals.

Tribute Telecom
701 S Howard Ave Suite 106-351 Tampa, FL 33606
800.694.1364
http://www.tributetelecom.com/