Catch-a-call?

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 11 Oct 2003 2:33 pm

Recently I received an ad with my credit union bill. The ad is for an Internet/phone line sharing device called "Catch-A Call." The unit has 4 inputs, Wall Jack, Modem, Phone and Fax. The unit costs $59.85 plus $7.99 for S/H.

Has anyone had any experience with this phone line sharing device?

ROGER

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 11 Oct 2003 6:49 pm

Never heard of it myself but there's more info. on it here. http://www.catch-a-call-online.com/ By the way, it sounds like your credit union is getting a nice commission on these units. They're cheaper if you buy direct.

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 11 Oct 2003 10:51 pm

Hi Jim, Thanks for the information.

Roger

jolynyk · Post by **jolynyk** » 13 Oct 2003 7:21 am

Roger..Is it possible that your Credit Union is offering the Catch a Call Gold at a discount which lists for 89.95 on their site.????

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 13 Oct 2003 9:42 am

My credit union is offering the standard model only. I didn't learn about the Gold model until I checked out the "Catch-A-Call website.

Roger[This message was edited by Roger Shackelton on 13 October 2003 at 10:43 AM.]

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 13 Oct 2003 10:04 am

If I read it correctly, it says it only puts your internet connection on hold for maybe a few seconds, barely long enough to answer the phone and tell them you'll call them back, before it cuts off your internet connection. But, at least it does tell you when you've got an incoming call, in case you're expecting one. From what I hear, DSL is a better system (tho' of course more costly) cuz you can actually use the phone and the 'puter simultaneously.[This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 13 October 2003 at 11:05 AM.]