Guide to Corded Telephones

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Kinds of Corded Telephones include the following:

Corded desk telephones

A corded desk telephone is made to be placed on top of a table or a desk in the home or office. It is a box-type device with a wide base for stability. The keypad is located in the base unit. It can have a handset volume control, a ringer control, and a redial feature. An advanced model usually features a call back option, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling, hold command, and mute. Corded desk telephones can also be designed with a speaker phone capability that allows hand-free operation. They are available in different colors and designs.

Corded wall telephones

A corded wall telephone is designed to be mounted on a wall. It is commonly used in home areas where desks are not readily available such as the kitchen, bathroom, and garage. It usually features a sturdy bell ringer that lets the user hear incoming calls from a distance. The keypad is located either in the base unit or in the receiver. Corded wall telephones can have handset volume controls, ringer controls, and redial features. An advanced model usually features a call back options, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling, hold command, and mute.

Speed dial: Choose a corded telephone with a speed dial feature that allows you to easily dial most frequently used numbers. This type of corded telephone is built with a memory where the speed dial numbers are stored.

Speaker: If you are always busy at home or in the office, look for a corded telephone with a built-in speaker that allows you to make hands-free calls. 

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