[geeks] South African Telephone question

Patrick Giagnocavo patrick at zill.net
Tue Nov 25 11:38:29 CST 2008


Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:
> If anyone is on this list from South Africa, can a South African
> telephone be used on a two wire circut like in the US?
> 
>> From what I have found web searching, the standard RJ-11 plugs are now
> used, but are only 2 wires (the center 2) used?
> 

Have the person look on the underside of the phone for the FCC ID or
other evidence of certifications.  Usually there is a sticker or an
embossed panel (if plastic) listing the ringer equivalence and the
certifications.

--Patrick



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