Product Description
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Not only does this handy gadget screen telemarketing calls for
you, it also helps to ensure they won't keep trying to get ahold
of you. The TeleZapper from Privacy Technologies plugs into any
phone or phone jack. It works by emitting a special tone that
makes your number appear disconnected to computer-generated
calls. Eventually, as your number is eliminated from lists, the
calls become a rarity, rather than routine. It won't interfere
with manually dialed calls, answering machines, voicemail, Caller
ID or Call Waiting. However, it may remove your number from the
lists of organizations that use dialer computers. Easy
installation. No monthly fees or service charges. AC adapter and
phone cord included. Charcoal gray. No. TZ 900. Imported.
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When you've had your dinner interrupted by a telemarketer one
too many times, treat your phone line and yourself to the
Telezapper TZ 900. It's a simple, one-time-cost solution to the
problem of annoying telemarketing calls. Based on the enormously
popular classic Telezapper, the newer Telezapper TZ 900 offers
the advantages of a slimmer profile, built-in battery power, and
an advanced three-tone mode.
Here's how it works: Given that more than 90 percent of
telemarketing calls are placed with computer assistance, when
either you or your answering machine answers the phone, the
Telezapper emits a special tone that tells the computer your
number has been permanently disconnected. Telemarketing companies
that use automated dialing systems typically remove disconnected
numbers from their calling lists, and as your phone number is
eliminated from more and more telemarketing lists, you'll notice
fewer calls. Of course, not all telemarketers use predictive
dialing systems, and those that do will undoubtedly continue
their work to evade the Telezapper, but it can be a partial
solution.
Most predictive dialing systems will be fooled by the
Telezapper's standard single tone. However, for newer dialing
systems (presumably designed in response to the success of the
previous Telezapper model), the TZ 900 offers an advance
three-tone mode. To change the mode, unscrew and remove the
protective case and then slide a recessed switch. (We suggest
that Privacy Technologies put the switch on the outside for their
next model.)
For the most part, regular callers are unaffected by the
Telezapper, but it may "zap" calls from other organizations that
use the same predictive dialing technology (such as charities,
pollsters, and automated emergency weather systems) and from
callers who use certain types of calling cards. (For more
information, click FAQ, or frequently asked questions, in the
left navigation bar.)
Installation takes seconds. Just plug the Telezapper into your
phone line and your phone into the Telezapper. It's that simple.
A built-in lithium-ion battery provides power and will likely
last for the lifetime of the unit. The Telezapper includes a
phone cord and instructions. Privacy Technologies backs the
device with a one-year warranty. --Mike Brown
Pros
* Reduces telemarketing calls placed by predictive dialing
systems
* Doesn't interfere with most normal calls
* Inexpensive, one-time-cost solution
* Extremely easy to install and use Cons* May "zap" some desired
calls
* Annoying beep every time the receiver is lifted
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From the Manufacturer
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The Telezapper TZ 900 plugs into any phone or phone jack to
"zap" many annoying computer-generated telemarketing calls. Just
one Telezapper covers all phones and answering machines connected
to that line. It won't interfere with manually dialed calls, or
with answering machines, voicemail, caller ID, or call waiting.
When you or your answering machine picks up the phone, the
Telezapper emits a special tone that fools the computer into
thinking your number is disconnected. As your number is
eliminated from more and more lists, those annoying
computer-generated telemarketing calls just about stop
altogether.
With the Telezapper, there are no monthly fees or service
charges. It offers easy installation, compact design, and a
one-year full warranty. Note that the Telezapper may also "zap"
calls from other organizations that use predictive dialer
computers, such as charities, pollsters, and
emergency-announcement services.
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- Helps automatically remove your phone number from telemarketing lists.
- Covers all phones and answering machines on the same line.
- Doesn't interfere with normal calls and telephone functions.
- Advanced 3-tone operation tells predictive dialing computers your number is disconnected.
- Built-in battery, no AC adapter required.