Iphone sound redirected only to headphones

Hi,
For the past couple of days my iPhone 3G redirects the sound only to the headphones and not to speaker.  This is true both for the ipod and while attending calls.   Reset of phone doesn't help for long as the same problem returns.  Help please!

Have you checked the headphone jack for debris? Lint from pockets and purses can get into the jack and accumulate enough over time to cause the phone to think that a headset is plugged in.
If there is debris in the jack, compressed air would do the trick as long as you're mindful to use short bursts of air and avoid getting holding the can sideways or upside down.
If there is not, is the little white strip at the bottom of the jack red or partly red? That would indicate that enough mature got into the jack to possibly damage it. At that point you would want to contact AppleCare or make an appointment at your local Apple Store for repair or replacement options.
Hope this helps!

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