2008 AT&T Product Lineup Offers State-of-the-Art Antenna Technology and Maximum Call Clarity for Superior Performance
BEAVERTON, Ore., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced American Telephones, which manufactures AT&T-branded telephones under a license agreement with AT&T Intellectual Property, today announced availability of its 2008 cordless phone lineup, featuring new Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) 6.0 phone systems with state-of-the-art antenna technology for maximum range and interference-free clarity.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080505/AQM050) "With this proprietary antenna technology added to our DECT lineup, consumers will enjoy an additional 45 percent of open field talk range and a 15 percent better in-home calling range for cordless phones today -- an overall improvement over other DECT phones on the market," said Matt Ramage, vice president, product management, at Advanced American Telephones. "This innovative offering continues the tradition of highly reliable, best-in-class performance that consumers have come to expect from AT&T cordless phones." Taking DECT Technology to a New Level 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.
Solutions for the Desktop In addition to DECT 6.0 models, the 2008 AT&T product lineup features three new systems ideal for the home, small office or home study. The new TL74108 and TL76108 are 5.8 GHz corded/cordless phone systems, featuring Digital Spread Spectrum frequency-hopping technology that provides long range, top sound quality and high security. The TL74108 and TL76108 are loaded with value-added features, highlighted by the convenience and security of a corded base along with the flexibility of a cordless handset.
For example, the TL74108 features dial-in-base speakerphone, call transferring and is expandable up to four handsets. The TL6108, expandable up to eight handsets, features 7-party conferencing, two-line operation and two individual voice mailboxes. Both of these phone systems only require a single phone jack that allows consumers to plug in expandable handsets into a wall outlet without worrying about a phone jack.
Ideal for a home study, the EL42208 cordless phone offers a sophisticated, sleek design and operates on 5.8 GHz analog technology. It features any-key answering, on-hook dialing and table/wall mounting capabilities.
The new AT&T phones can be purchased online at http://www.telephones.att.com/ and at most major retail stores nationwide.
AT&T DECT 6.0 Offerings
Model Key Features Price
SL82118 -- Cordless answering system $59.95
-- Expandable up to 12 handsets
-- Digital answering system
-- Caller ID/call waiting
-- Handset speakerphone
-- Handset-to-handset call transfer
-- Any-key answer
-- Selectable ring tones
-- Table/wall mountable
-- Auto Off
-- Available online at:
http://www.telephones.att.com/
SL82218 This phone offers all the features of the $69.95
SL82218, plus:
-- Dual-handset answering system
-- Available at: Circuit City, Target, Kmart,
Staples, Sears and Office Depot
SL82318 This phone offers all the features of the $89.95
SL82218, plus:
-- Three-handset answering system
-- Available at: Circuit City, Target, Staples,
Sears, Office Depot and Office Max
SL82418 This phone offers all the features of the $109.95
SL82218, plus:
-- Four-handset answering system
-- Available at: Staples, Office Depot, Office Max,
Costco and BJ's
SL82518 This phone offers all the features of the $129.95
SL82218, plus:
-- Five handset answering system
-- Available at: Best Buy
AT&T 5.8 GHz Digital Offerings
Model Key Features Price
TL74208 -- Corded/cordless answering system with $89.95
dual handsets
-- 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
frequency-hopping technology
-- Digital answering system
-- Caller ID/call waiting
-- Intercom
-- Conferencing
-- Display Dial
-- Selectable ring tones
-- Table/Wall Mountable
-- Available at: Best Buy (beginning Oct. 2008)
TL74108 -- Corded/cordless answering system with handset $69.95
-- 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
frequency-hopping technology
-- Digital answering system
-- Caller ID/call waiting
-- Intercom
-- Conferencing
-- Display dial
-- Selectable ring tones
-- Table/wall mountable
-- Available at: Best Buy, Circuit City, Walmart,
Staples, Office Depot and Office Max
TL77008 -- Accessory handset with caller ID $29.95
-- 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
frequency-hopping technology
-- Intercom between handsets
-- Call transferring using intercom
-- Selectable ring tones
-- Available online at:
http://www.telephones.att.com/
TL76108 -- Corded/cordless answering system with handset $179.98
-- 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
frequency-hopping technology
-- Two-line operation
-- Speakerphone
-- Announced call transfer
-- Two individual voice mailboxes
-- Handset naming
-- Spare battery charger
-- Data port in base
-- Display dial
-- Available at: Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot
and Office Max
TL76008 -- Two-line accessory handset $79.95
-- 5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
frequency-hopping technology
-- Two-line operation
-- Speakerphone
-- Announced call transfer
-- Handset naming
-- Display Dial
-- Available at: Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot
and Office Max
AT&T 5.8 GHz Analog Offerings
EL42108 -- Cordless answering system $24.95
-- 5.8 GHz Analog Technology
-- Any key answer
-- Display dial
-- On-hook dialing
-- Selectable ring tomes
-- Auto off
-- Table/wall mountable
-- Available at: Staples
EL42208 This phone offers all the features of the $39.95
SL42108, plus:
-- Dual-handset answering system
-- Available at: Best Buy, Kmart, Staples, Sears,
Office Depot and Office Max
EL42308 This phone offers all the features of the $59.95
EL42108, plus:
-- Three handset answering system
-- Available at: Circuit City, Target and
Office Depot
EL42408 This phone offers all the features of the $79.95
EL42108, plus:
-- Four-handset answering system
-- Available at: Best Buy, Circuit City, Target,
Kmart, Staples, Sears and Office Max About Advanced American Telephones
Advanced American Telephones (AAT) designs, manufactures and distributes AT&T-branded telephone products in the United States and Canada under a brand license agreement with AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P. AAT is owned by VTech Holdings Ltd. VTech is a widely recognized leader in the consumer phone industry.
About AT&T AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high-speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.
(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P. d/b/a AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. provide products and services under the AT&T brand.
* Use of Caller ID/Call Waiting features requires a subscription to Caller ID/Call Waiting services available through your local telephone company.
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213-438-8710
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