Rossua
15-03-2007, 19:32
Hi, I am new to this forum and wonder if anyone can advise me regarding the following query.
I am wondering if it is possible to get a speaker attachment for a standard landline telephone (eg I have a PhoneMark PM6001 with Virgin Media (formerly Telewest)), which can be plugged into the phone to allow it to still be heard whilst walking around the room or even leaving the room altogether.
This may sound like a strange request, however it would be VERY useful for
waiting on hold on a telephone customer service line, eg. today I was put on hold no less than three times by Virgin Media, each time taking more than 10 minutes. My patience was very frayed at the edges after this !
With a loud-speaker attachment you would be able to still hear the music that is playing whilst you are put on hold, and then as soon as the operator comes on the line, immediately dash to the phone and pick it up. Thus if you have a long wait you can at least do something else whilst waiting, rather than sitting there with the phone to your ear for a long period of time.
Does anyone know if such a device as this exists ?
Please note I am not looking for a headset as this would allow less freedom to move around because of the cord.
It could just be some sort of adapter that allows a standard speaker (eg. a PC speaker) to be attached to the phone.
Many thanks in advance for any advice.
I am wondering if it is possible to get a speaker attachment for a standard landline telephone (eg I have a PhoneMark PM6001 with Virgin Media (formerly Telewest)), which can be plugged into the phone to allow it to still be heard whilst walking around the room or even leaving the room altogether.
This may sound like a strange request, however it would be VERY useful for
waiting on hold on a telephone customer service line, eg. today I was put on hold no less than three times by Virgin Media, each time taking more than 10 minutes. My patience was very frayed at the edges after this !
With a loud-speaker attachment you would be able to still hear the music that is playing whilst you are put on hold, and then as soon as the operator comes on the line, immediately dash to the phone and pick it up. Thus if you have a long wait you can at least do something else whilst waiting, rather than sitting there with the phone to your ear for a long period of time.
Does anyone know if such a device as this exists ?
Please note I am not looking for a headset as this would allow less freedom to move around because of the cord.
It could just be some sort of adapter that allows a standard speaker (eg. a PC speaker) to be attached to the phone.
Many thanks in advance for any advice.