Landline phone uses Bluetooth to make friends with your mobile

(Credit: Advanced American Telephones)

If you've been debating dropping your POTS line because everyone calls you on your cell phone anyway, this new handset from Advanced American Telephones just might make you keep it. The AT&T-branded dual-handset TL92278 (MSRP $89.95) and triple-handset TL92328 (MSRP $119.95) base units have Bluetooth built in, letting you wirelessly connect a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to them so you can make and receive cell phone calls using your home phone.

This means you can leave your cell phone charging 30 feet from the base of these phones and still answer calls using your landline. You also don't have to worry about interference or dropping a call if you're walking around your house. Plus, it uses Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications 6.0 antenna technology giving you the enhanced clarity and extended range of that, too.

These AT&T Bluetooth DECT systems are expandable with up to 12 handsets (with a $29.95 TL90078 accessory handset). You can find the TL92278 in Best Buy and Wal-Mart and the TL92328 at BJs and Sam's Club stores.

[jkeels]

Nice idea. If they weren't $100 a piece I'd consider getting one and reestablishing AT&T landline service. If this product is a good idea the early adopters will buy them during the introduction phase of the product. After which, the price will come down as growth occurs and other competitors release similar products. I can see this or a similar product being $40-$50 in a while.

[mikey775]

Can you also connect a bluetooth headset?

[wayne_hui]

Not a new idea. Been using Uniden's Bluetooth/Landline unit for over 4yrs now. Limited compatibility with many bluetooth phones. Can take 2 simultaneous paired bluetooth connections at the same time though can only dial/receive 1 bluetooth phone at a time. Can even use 2 lines at the same time e.g. 1 landline/vonage and 1 bluetooth phone simultaneously.

[marine6?]

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