Strange ringing on phone, is it SKY?

Question

I have a Freelance XC500 phone which has an additional hand set in the bedroom. Its some times makes a strange noise, like a ring but it isn't. The only thing I can put it down to is SKY updates coming down the line. Its doesn't affect the main handset though. Anyone have any ideas?

Answer 1

It could be that you have too many things connected to your phone line. This can cause the sort of behaviour you are getting. ( Technical Stuff: Ringer Equivalence Number [REN], each phone, Sky box, Modem etc that you connect to the line has a REN number. If you add the REN numbers of all your equipment together it should come to 4 or less. If it comes to more you may get problems)

Or there may be a fault with the phone.

Answer 2

didnt no the sky ownd a phone......

Answer 3

It could be contactees from space trying to let us know they are out there. Don't hang up it's very important you record these calls.

Answer 4

If your Sky Box is connected to the phone line it will dial out at night to sky. My friends got a massive phone bill once coz the box went mad and called hundreds of times. If U don't use the red button unplug the Bl***y thing I never pluged mine in even in the so called compulsary 1st year when you have to (In the contract) Stuff 'em

Sky is a RIP OFF & has ruined UK TV