I’m not sure if I’m the only one who finds this funny, but Cisco’s VoIP phones (at least the ones in Banff), say “Are you there?” instead of ringing. I’m not sure if this is a coincidence or intentional, but I read somewhere that “Are you there?” was a common way to answer phones in Victorian days. Along with, “What is wanted?” or “Ahoy, hoy!” But why is Cisco trying to bring those back? What’s wrong with a regular ring?