Internet connection question

[Fran]

Using WinXPHome, IE & OE. I use a simple dial-up connection to access the
internet. When I am connected to the internet any other incoming phone
calls to my house does not drop my internet connection. I want to change
this so that my intenet connection is broken and I can answer any incoming
calls. How do I do this?

Also, are there any free downloadable programs that can help solve my one
telephone line limitations. I cannot afford dsl or cable. Thanks in
advance for any and all help! Fran

[BruceM]

If you are in Australia, you can just set your phone to "divert when
engaged", & set it to divert to your mobile. (or your neighbour if he
doesn't mind..... lol)
BruceM


"Unknown" > wrote in message
.com...
> Perhaps the cheapest method would be to get a second phone line. Ask your
> phone co. how much.
> "Fran" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Using WinXPHome, IE & OE. I use a simple dial-up connection to access
the
> > internet. When I am connected to the internet any other incoming phone
> > calls to my house does not drop my internet connection. I want to change
> > this so that my intenet connection is broken and I can answer any
incoming
> > calls. How do I do this?
> >
> > Also, are there any free downloadable programs that can help solve my
one
> > telephone line limitations. I cannot afford dsl or cable. Thanks in
> > advance for any and all help! Fran
> >
> >
>


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