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Traditional Landline Phones
By Cristina Mulberry
It may seem that cell phones are the only form of telecommunication but in fact, the majority of families and individuals in the US still have a landline phone in their home or in their office. Landline telephones are popular because they offer dependability and don't charge per minute of talk time for domestic calls. However, there is seldom discussion about the types of landline phones that are out there for consumers to consider when replacing their landline phone. Certainly, there are still corded telephones available on the market. These phones come in desktop and wall mounted models. Some also offer a speaker phone which is handy when you want to keep your hands occupied with something else while talking. Like any phone, you want to consider things like the durability of the build, whether it has a lighted keypad which makes it easier to dial even when lighting is limited, the speaker clarity and volume, the ability to program in one button dialing, caller ID display, and so forth. Corded phones are usually the most affordable but their primary disadvantage is that they aren't at all portable, although extended cords that allow you to roam a bit are available. Cordless phones tend to be more popular due to the fact they provide a bit more freedom of movement. There are of course both wall mounted and desk top models available. Some of the features available include caller ID, call waiting, speakerphone, one touch re-dial, voice conferencing, voice mail, and some also allow you to add additional handsets. Analog cordless phones can still be found, but they don't provide the same security or mobility as a digital model. When choosing these phones it's important to be sure you know which frequencies it will use as some, such as the 2.4GHz models, tend to experience interference. Models that operate at 5.8 or 1.9GHz are other options. A couple of terms to know related to cordless phones can help when making a choice. For instance, cordless phones with FHSS (frequency hopping spread spectrum) help to eliminate interference. In addition, a DECT (digital enhanced cordless telecommunication) cordless phone, tends to have the best sound quality and the greatest range at which it will operate away from it's base station. Whether purchasing a corded or cordless phone, any special needs also need to be considered. For instance amplified phones are available for those with a hearing loss. Many of these phones also offer speakerphone capabilities and larger buttons making them easier to operate. Some offer a flasher to indicate the phone is ringing to help alert those who may not hear the ring. Seniors are another segment of the population that often benefit from these specialized phones. Of course TTY phones are also an option for the deaf, as they provide text. Another specialized phone is a braille phone. These phones typically have large buttons with braille on the keypad so that those with significant visual impairment can easily operate the dial. |
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As soon as I find one, I will buy a black rotary dial telephone. It will have a cord, so my calls will be kept short. I'll have to painstakingly turn the rotary and dial each number when I make a call, so I won't make any unimportant calls. And best of all, my teenage daughters won't know how to operate it. 
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ooooh, good idea!
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