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We know that buying a phone can sometimes be a complicated affair. We have therefore put the following guide together which includes an explanation of the key features found on home phones today.
Once you have reviewed the information below we then recommend you click on the "Help I need a phone" link and click on the features that are important to you. We'll then show you all the phones that meet your needs.
Happy shopping!
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Complete Security Corded phones do not rely on batteries or power supplies to function so you can always rely on them in case of emergencies
Piece of Mind With a corded phone you always know where it is. There's no scrambling down the back of the sofa
Hearing Aid Compatible Some phones are even compatible with hearing aids |
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Excellent Sound Offering the most up to date technology, digital telephones (DECT) give you crystal clear digital sound quality
Complete Flexibility You can enjoy conversations up to 300 metres from the base station
Great Battery Life Increased talk time and standby Multipack Freedom DECT technology allows you to have a number of handsets in different rooms all from one telephone socket. No extra wires, no extra charges all that is required is a power supply to each phone (to charge the batteries) and away you go. |
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Long Range You can stay in constant communication up to a staggering 8km away from other two-way radio users.
Free Binatones Two-way radios are free to use. You never have to worry about call charges, line rentals or connection fees again.
Expand Two-way radios can be purchased in packs of up to four handsets but can be tuned in to various frequencies to contact other two-way radio users in the area.
Great Fun Two-way radios can be used on holiday all over Europe, for outdoor pursuits, in small businesses or when taking the kids to school - the possibilities are endless...
Full range Available with a choice of battery packs, rechargeable batteries or desktop chargers, theres two-way radios for everyone. |
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LCD This facility provides a display (liquid crystal display or LCD screen) which shows you the number you are calling every time you dial. |
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Caller Display (CID) Now you can see whose calling you without even having to answer the call. (subject to network connection). |
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Speakerphone Enables you to have hands free conversations. Now you can make and receive calls without even picking up the phone so you can get on with other things whilst you talk. You can even use this facility to involve more than two people on a phone call. |
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SMS Now you don't have to rely on your mobile phone to send or receive that quick text message to a friend or family member. With the SMS facility you can send and receive text messages to any other compatible phone or mobile. (subject to network operator approval) |
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Call Transfer Ideal for the Family: Most multipack handsets allow you to transfer calls from one handset to the other, so if you answer the phone and its not for you, one simple press of a button and the call can be sent to any of the handsets within the multipack. You can even use the intercom facility to speak with other handset users, or to track down that missing phone. |
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Digital Longer battery life - Digital phones use less power than their analogue counterparts, as a result they provide a longer battery life enabling you to have an increased talk time and standby facility. |
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Greater Freedom Digital phones also boast a greater radius than analogue phones, with many of the latest handsets boasting a range of up to 300 metres, so where ever you are, - down the end of the garden, in the kitchen or out the front of the house you never have to miss a call! |
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Crystal Clear Quality Digital Quality - With everything digital nowadays you expect greater quality and with digital handsets there are no exceptions. With Digital phones you wont get crackling, hissing, bad reception or even cross lines you simply get crystal clear quality. |
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Micro DECT For those that want a more subtle and smaller handset, Micro DECT's are an ideal choice. With their mobile like design and size they are the ideal choice if your looking for a small handset but still require it to be packed full of features. |
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SIM Card Reader Fed up of having to copy all your names and numbers from your mobile phone to your home phone. With a sim card reader you simply place the sSIM card of your mobile phone into your home phone and download all your contacts at the click of a button - nothing could be easier. |
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Polyphonic Ring Tones Now your ring tones can sound as great as the latest mobile phone ring tones and with up to 14 melodies to choose between your home phone has never sounded so great. |
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Answer Machine With a built in digital answering machine you will never miss call. And with up to 20 minutes digital recording time you can save those important messages. Some phones allow you to access the answering machine from any handset, others provide easy access from the base of the main phone. |
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Wall Papers Now you can personalise your home phone like you can on your mobile. With a selection of different colour wallpapers to choose from you can match the wallpaper to your lifestyle. | |
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