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Top cordless phones for landline-lubbers

Electronics
By Molly McLaughlin on October 19, 2010 in

cordless phone

Still got a landline? Whether you have digital phone service (VoIP) through your cable company, or plain old telephone service (POTS) through the phone company, a cordless handset is key. The newest models run on a different frequency (1.9 GHz) than your microwave, Wi-Fi router or baby monitor, so you don't have to worry much about interference anymore.  Most cordless phones come with one or two handsets, but are often expandable up to 6, or even 12 handsets total. Some have headphone jacks and belt clips for hands-free use. Our newly updated report on cordless phones covers it all. Read more

Still have a landline? Save money on long-distance calls

Home & Garden
By Molly McLaughlin on August 17, 2010 in

Long distance

While many people have given up their landlines in favor of Voice over IP service (VoIP) and cell phones, there are still a good number of long-distance phone services available with competitive rates. You don't have to stick with a telecom giants like AT&T or Verizon, either. Most reviews favor a smaller company called ECG (Enhanced Communications Group), which offers a 2.5-cents-per-minute plan with low fees and six-second billing increments. That means you won't have to pay for a full minute if you leave a 20-second voicemail. Our newly updated long distance report has all the information. Read more

Best Buy offers two cordless phones on Black Friday: Which one is better?

Electronics
By Sage McHugh on November 21, 2009 in

Best Buy is offering two cordless phone systems with significant price reductions:
  • The Panasonic KX TG6413T, normally $85, will be marked down to $60.
  • The VTech LS6215-2 Expandable Cordless Phone System, originally $60, will be on sale for $45.

So which phone is the better option? It's more expensive, but we think the Panasonic phone is the better deal.

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DECT cordless phones top reviews

Electronics
By Carl Laron on September 11, 2009 in

Panasonic KX-TG1032S

Cordless phones used to have a tough time fighting through the electronic wall of noise generated by computers, routers, garage-door openers, cell phones and the like -- even microwave ovens. DECT phones, on the other hand, use a dedicated frequency band that's all its own to cut through the din and deliver  interference-free cordless call quality. Prices have dropped, too, so that DECT phones are no more expensive than other types.

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