Option 2 - Distinctive Ring - Talkswitch CT.TS005.003902 User Manual

Figure 13: Dedicated fax line
Advantages: It's easy to set up and you don't need to change the way your
fax handles calls.
Disadvantages: The dedicated fax line cannot be shared with the other
phone devices (i.e. you cannot make an outbound voice call on your fax
line). The dedicated fax line costs money, and may not be used as frequently
as it could be.
Option 2 — Distinctive ring
Distinctive ring is a service provided by your phone company. A second
phone number is added to a telephone line. A call to either phone number
will ring the same line, but with different ring patterns. You can use one ring
pattern to indicate a fax.
Figure 14: Distinctive ring
Advantages: This option does not require a second physical line for faxes.
More telephone lines can be added as you grow. You can keep the same fax
arrangement.
Disadvantages: Your phone company may charge a fee for the distinctive
ring. If you choose this option, you will require the distinctive ring service
from your telephone company.
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