Important Features for Cordless Phones

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There’s no denying that cellphone popularity have achieved an all-time high in our times. Despite that, landline phones are still very useful and it’s still a wise idea to maintain it - or to start subscribing for the service, in case you still don’t have one. 

Compared with mobile phones, telephones actually provide users with several advantages such as consistently clearer call quality. You also wouldn’t experience any dropped calls and weak signal as you would when using a cellphone.  Simply said, they are much more reliable when it comes to emergencies.  

Sometimes, cordless phones are considered by some as the “grandfather” of cellphone technology. These handsets are typically slim plus they present you with the comfort and flexibility of using them around the house. No need to stay stuck in one place because of unnecessary telephone cords! 

Whether you are planning to get a new subscription or are considering switching to a different provider, here are some features you should keep in mind as you avail of phone services.

First, decide whether you need a single line or a multiple line. 

If you only have one phone line at home and you don’t have plans of getting additional lines in the near future, then a single line phone should be exactly what you need. On the other hand, those who have two or more lines may want to go for a multiple line package. This is much more advisable if you need lines for your home office or for the room of a family member. Multiple lines also give you additional benefits such as 3-way conference feature, intercom, and unique rings for every line.    

Next, determine the frequency range.

As mentioned earlier, cordless phones are very convenient to use. You can move pretty much everywhere in your home and still be able to take or make calls. It’s all because of frequency technology utilized by cordless phones. Generally, you have three options.

1.9 GHz is the most widely-used frequency because they operate using less-crowded frequency when compared with the others. Range and sound quality are unmistakably better. A 2.4 GHZ frequency is also good but do take note that phones with this range often have to compete with signals from Wi-Fi. If you do have a Wi-Fi network at home, you may want to go for 5.8 GHz.  

Finally, check out additional features. An LCD screen would be nice plus caller ID can be a very practical feature. Illuminated keypads may not seem to be anything revolutionary but believe me - dialing in the dark will be significantly easier as you take advantage of this feature. 

Go check out different companies to know which ones can meet your needs. Take a look at several home phone providers via Connect Now for more information.

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Rapid Increase of Mobile Phone Use

Despite the repeated emphasis I’ve given that telephones are still significant in our times, the fact stands that mobile phone technology’s popularity to rise in the coming years.

This, of course, is common knowledge for most people these days but allow me to dig deeper by giving you specifics and relevant statistics. Here goes some data I gathered as I recently did a little research about telephone and wireless use of homes in America:

While these statistics are for the United States, I'm guessing it’s safe to say we have the same trend the world over. Wireless technology truly has nowhere to go but up. Still, I stand by my belief that it doesn’t necessarily mean that telephones should be ignored anymore. They can co-exist and users (whether commercial or residential) will ultimately be at the advantage if they use both types of technology.