As a gadget guy, I have never considered ditching my telephone land line as I sit in front of my iMac, powering up my iPhone or iPod with my NetGear WiFi blanketing the neighborhood. I really can’t anyway… having a land line is actually not necessary with DirecTV, but with my security system it’s a requirement. Besides, how can I encourage telemarketers to change jobs?

I’ve noticed that AT&T has a new product line of cordless phones out featuring DECT 6.0 technology which I have been hearing about for a while…

“DECT 6.0 technology is a newly available frequency band that provides improved range without needing to boost the power. The sound quality on our DECT models is superior to existing 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz models and enables the user to talk anywhere in their home or office without interference from a wireless network. This proven and reliable technology has been in use for a number of years in Europe and has proven to provide brilliant quality of voice and sound, high protection against eavesdropping and better range than 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz phone systems.” Source AT&T

We should have a AT&T branded DECT 6.0 cordless phone review unit forthcoming to test out the claim that “offer state-of-the-art antenna technology and maximum call clarity for superior performance.”

The AT&T news release goes on to say:
“With state-of-the art antenna technology, the new AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless phone family gives consumers the ultimate freedom to roam throughout their home. Independent Wyle lab studies found that the new AT&T phones provided up to a 190-feet range around or outside the home, compared to the 160-feet range offered by competing DECT phones. These new phone systems, including the SL82118, SL82218, SL82318, SL82418 and SL82518, come bundled with up to five handsets and range from $59.95-$129.95 – making them perfect for every budget and household.

For further flexibility, the AT&T DECT systems are expandable with up to 12 handsets and feature a sleek design with a simultaneous off-hook feature, enabling more than one system handset to be active on a call.”

Considering I have to keep a land line, while not fooling around with battery life, minutes or static on a cell phone may entice me to embrace using this latest technology. I could use less static in my life!

Stay tuned for a extensive review. The new AT&T phones can be purchased online at www.telephones.att.com and at most major retail stores nationwide.