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Our expert technicians evaluate cordless home phones on 22 important vital features to determine the best models for everyday use. - We look for:
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- Talk time
- Number of included handsets
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Our testers evaluate dozens of cordless home phones annually. But these models meet our standards and earn the distinction of CR Recommended cordless phones.
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Cordless home phones incorporate different wireless technologies and offer a confusing array of features. Our expert advice will help you find the best model for your needs.
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Featured Cordless phones - GE 25983EE2 (Tested)
A 5.8 GHz/900 MHz analog multiple-handset-capable cordless phone with a built-in answering machine. It can support 4 cordless
handsets; 1 is included. Extra handsets with charging cradle (GE 25922EE1) cost $30 each.
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Although they are often overshadowed by their celebrity cousin, the cell phone, cordless phones are keeping pace in a market
crowded with wireless and Internet-based devices. Some newer cordless phones can stand in for your cell phone while others
let you switch between landline and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). But if you're just looking for a reliable cordless
phone that will serve your family, we have Ratings and recommendations of many models. There are some performance differences,
so compare cordless phones before you buy.
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