line in use

Since a week I got the message "line in use" on the phone. Rebooting, or take the power off the phone doesn't work. How do I get it working again

This conversation is no longer open for comments or replies and is no longer visible to community members.

Responses

CCAndrew

Diamond Problem Solver

•

25.9K Messages

2 y ago

The “line in use” means the modem thinks the phone is being used or off the hook. Basically, there’s a short in your home phone wiring that causes it. If you don’t want a tech out to troubleshoot, plug a phone directly into the modem, bypassing your home wiring

0

GeneLa56

Contributor

•

49 Messages

1 y ago

Had same "line in use" problem. Phone did work when i plugged directly into modem. Problem was where a "medical alert" box was plugged into phone line. After resetting the "alert" box, all good.

0

Home Phone Service & Equipment

mg8652

line in use

Responses

CCAndrew

GeneLa56

New to the Community?