The below information will assist you in connecting your Primus Talkbroadband service into your existing premises telephone wiring. Please note that Primus does not support these methods, and these guides are simply provided for reference for our clients only.

I do not currently have local telephone service, but I do have telephone wiring and jacks in my house. Can I plug the Talkbroadband VoIP Gateway into one of my wall jacks and power all of my telephones in the house?

This configuration MIGHT work, depending upon:
- The telephones you use. Older telephones put more load on the line. We suggest you use new telephones for best results.
- The number of telephones you plug in. Each telephone added increases the load on the telephone line.
- The quality and length of the telephone wiring inside your house.

No. You risk damaging the VoIP Gateway if you attempt this.

Primus is concerned about your home safety and therefore does not support this configuration. Some home alarm systems need a real telephone line to be able to report emergencies to your alarm company. Other systems might work with TalkBroadband; however remember that if you connect your home alarm system to TalkBroadband, you are relying upon your broadband (DSL or cable modem) connection to be functioning correctly in the case of an emergency. Also remember that your broadband connection (and therefore TalkBroadband) will not work in the case of a power outage. Primus encourages you to make wise choices when it comes to your home safety.

No, the intercom system will not continue to work. In this situation, Primus suggests having separate telephones for your TalkBroadband and your intercom system.

If you have Cable High Speed Internet connection, this may well be possible. Click here for the TalkBroadband Home Wiring Guide.