Cordless Phones
In the home and in the office cordless phones are becoming more common especially as technology makes them cheaper and more reliable. The technology for cordless phones has been around since the 1960s, however it wasn't until the 1980's the first domestic models were introduced.
The first wireless phones used an analogue signal between the handset and base so range and quality was not great. Also these original phones did tend to be quite large and had an aerial that extended out of the top. Another downside to the first cordless phones was that they were also very expensive too.
Modern day cordless phones are all now DECT which stands for Digitally Enhanced Cordless Technology. This basically means that instead of the old analogue signal the cordless phone now uses a digital one. This gives enhanced clarity to the calls and range in which the phones can be used.
At first DECT models were very expensive with phones costing nearly as much as £200 a time. However nowadays DECT phones can be purchased from as little as £15 each.
Another change that has happened is that the size of wireless phones has reduced dramatically. Handsets no longer require an extending aerial and huge battery compartMents either.
Manufacturers such as SieMens, BT and Panasonic now produce cordless phones with a variety of different shapes and features. Weatherproof handsets are now available with some models even having Bluetooth capabilities for wireless headsets.
As prices reduce and technology gets better many consumers can now purchase phones with extra cordless handsets included. These phones can then be located in other rooms around the home such as the living room and bedroom. Calls can then be made between the phones so people can communicate freely.
In fact if you go into most peoples homes nowadays you will rarely find a corded phone in use. The majority of people have now converted to cordless phones as there preferred choice. However it is always wise to have a corded phone as back up in case of a power cut.
Cordless Phones
Cordless Phones
