Receiving calls whilst on the internet

[Lynswin]

I have only one phone line at home and spend a lot of time on the internet. I constantly worry that important calls are being missed. Is there some kind of software or device that can alert me if someone is trying to get though? I have just subscribed to BT's net chat which claims to solve the problem, but when I test it with my mobile phone I sometimes still get the engaged tone.

[mellyJ]

If you have an ADSL line installed you can surf the internet while speaking on the telephone. Alternvatively, i use AOL and it knocks me off the internet when an incoming call comes in. You could try using AOL if you don't mind being disconnected from the internet.

[coemgen]

why don't you sign up to BT's 1571 service? It's completely free and answers calls for you when you're out, on the net or on the phone to someone else.