In the office and home as technology makes them more reliable and cheaper cordless phones are becoming more common. Since the 1960s the technology for cordless phones has been around, however domestic models were first introduced in the 1980s.
Cordless phones at first between the handset and base used an analogue signal so quality and range was not great. These phones did also tend to have an aerial that extended out of the top so were quite large. The first cordless phones had another downside as they were also very expensive as well.
Cordless modern day phones are now all Digitally Enhanced Cordless Technology which stands for DECT. Basically this means cordless phones have instead of the old analogue signal a digital one. This gives enhanced range in which the phones can be used and clarity to the calls.
DECT phones at first costing nearly as much as 200 a time were very expensive at first. Nowadays DECT cordless phones however can be bought for as little as 15 a time.
The size that has reduced dramatically is another change that has happened to cordless phones. An extending aerial with huge battery compartments are things handsets no longer require.
BT, Panasonic and Siemens are just some of the cordless manufacturers who produce phones in a variety of features and shapes. Bluetooth handsets with wireless headset capabilities are now available and some models even being weatherproof.
Many consumers as technology gets better and prices reduce purchase with extra cordless handsets included. In other rooms around the home these phones can then be located in the bedroom or living room. People can make calls and then communicate freely between phones.
In fact you will rarely find a corded phone in use in most people’s homes nowadays. A preferred choice for the majority of people is a cordless phone. It is always wise however to have a corded phone in case of a power cut as back up.
Want to find out more about Cordless Phones, then visit Rachel Snowdon’s site on how to choose the best. Of particular interest at the moment are a range of Polycom Conference Phones
