AT&T cordless phones serve as a reliable connection to and from your customers, suppliers and business associates. Outfitting your office with an AT&T cordless phone system or even a basic AT&T cordless phone will provide you with features that result in business conversations with clear, sharp tones, an answering system and enhanced security from eavesdropping.

You can find AT&T cordless phones easily online. Identify your basic needs before you begin shopping, considering the number of phones, handsets and lines you require. Then take a look at all the features available on AT&T cordless multi-phone packages or any single AT&T cordless phone. As you shop AT&T cordless phone suppliers, keep the following in mind:

1. Look for an AT&T cordless telephone with Digital Spread Spectrum (DSS) technology that makes it very difficult to eavesdrop.

2. Consider a phone with Bluetooth capability if it's time for an AT&T cordless phone replacement or upgrade.

3. Shop for an AT&T cordless phone model equipped with a digital answering system to minimize the clutter on your desk.

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Choose the number of handsets you want for your AT&T cordless phone system

Unless you work in a single-occupant office outside your home, choosing multiple handsets for your AT&T cordless phone system makes the most sense in terms of functionality, convenience, compatibility and maintenance.

I recommend: If you work in a small office, an AT&T basic cordless phone may make sense for you; consider buying the phone with DSS technology and caller ID at Target. Buy the AT&T cordless phone model EP5995 at AT&T's OnlinePhoneStore; this 5.8 GHz AT&T expandable cordless phone can employ up to 8 handsets and includes a digital answering machine. Try the AT&T cordless phone model EP5632 at Fry's if you want a phone system expandable up to 12 handsets, operating in the 5.8GHz frequency range with DSS technology, Bluetooth capability and also a digital answering system. Consider AT&T cordless phone distributors like Costco, where you can find a 5.8 GHz cordless answering system with 3 handsets and DSS technology.

Look for AT&T cordless phones that operate in a particular frequency range

Most cordless phones operate in the 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz or DECT 6.0 (1.9 GHz) frequency range. Generally speaking, you'll find AT&T cordless phones operating in the higher ranges less susceptible to eavesdropping and outside interference noise. DECT stands for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications and represents the newest class of cordless telephones; these phones operate with great clarity of sound and at increased ranges over the 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz telephones.

I recommend: For a reliable AT&T cordless telephone, purchase the AT&T E2811 2.4 GHz phone with DSS technology at the AT&T FactoryOutletStore. You can also buy the 5.8 GHz expandable AT&T E5924B at Circuit City. If you want a DECT 6.0 AT&T phone, buy the SL82218 with an extra handset and expandable to 12 handsets at 101Phones.com.

Decide whether your ATT cordless phones whttp://www.hellodirectill employ a single or multiple lines

You can buy an AT&T 2-line cordless phone if you work out of a home office or if your business employs more than 1 or 2 people.

I recommend: For a great deal, buy the AT&T E2562 2.4 GHz phone system with DSS technology and expandable up to 8 handsets at BuyMeBuyMe.com. Visit Hello Direct to buy the 5.8 GHz corded/cordless AT&T EP5962, two-line phone system complete with a corded base phone, extra cordless handset/charger and expandable up to 8 handsets.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Your new cordless phone won't typically come with an extra AT&T cordless phone battery. A typical phone user's battery should last between one and a half to three years. As the amount of talk time on your phone begins to decline, visit AT&T's online store and they will direct you to the company that sells batteries for their ATT cordless phones.