Well, as of last night, I GOT THE DIAL TONE BACK. I can pick it up, if someone calls me, but I can't make any phone calls out.

Want to know what I think? There are two parts to the phone that are crucial. The speaker part (for outgoing), and the incoming part (for hearing people). (I"m just making this simple so my brain can understand the point I'm making) lol lol

I think the wire that controls the INCOMING calls is working. I think the wire that controls the OUTGOING PART, has become loose, or is shorted out.

I can' find this out (and i have already gone on the internet and you can find tutorials on youtube about changing wall jacks, etc.

BUT THERE ARE NO TUTORIALS, OR VIDEOS ON HOW TO REMOVE A WALL DSL FILTER.

Today I am going to call the Broadband part of Verizon.

Maybe I'll get a compassionate DSL person who has instructed people on how to INSTALL THE FILTERS. If he did that, HE HAS TO KNOW HOW TO TAKE IT OFF.

I should make a video of me doing this.

If only the darn webcam stretched into my kitchen.

I shall update.

And thanks for all the info.

At least my other phones work just fine. FOR NOW.

LOL LOL LOL

Melody