BT Handsets on Virgin (old NTL) Cable network

[Mannginger]

Is it possible to convert my BT handset to work on my cable network? I'm currently using a "region-free" (for want of a better expression) handset but it's a bit old and knackered now.

My two "BT" handets are both almost new and I'd love to be able to use them rather than buying another new handset.

Is there any way I can get them to work on Virgin (Cable) at all?

Cheers in advance

Phil

[toni896]

would have thought you just plug it in or do you have a fancy phone ?
our BT phone works on NTL to make and receive calls, but caller display doesn't work!

[Mannginger]

Hmm - I've answered my own question I think. No neither handset works off the cuff, however I did a quick google of the handset and found an operating guide (lost mine!) with a helpline nyumber at the back - a quick call to them and I think I've found the issue.

I've been assuming that I can use the existing cable from the phonepoint to the handset, but apparantly I have to change the cable to the one that came with the phone (Duh!) even though they seemed identical.

Honestly, with me it is often the most basic of things!



Phil