Overview

How it works

Simply plug the dual-mode Cordless Phone base station into your wired or wireless broadband router (using Ethernet ports) to enjoy making FREE Skype calls. In addition, you can plug the base station into your phone line (PSTN) wall socket to make land-line calls – all from this one cordless phone. Up to 3 additional phones can be added (order additional handsets using product code SPH150D).


       
Frequently Asked Questions on NETGEAR’s Cordless Phone with Skype

Q: What is NETGEAR’s Dual-mode Cordless Phone with Skype?
A: A cordless phone that enables you to make free Internet calls to anyone in the world who also has Skype; or inexpensive calls to any normal phone.*

Q: Can I use this phone to make and receive calls through my home phone line?
A: Yes, you can use it to replace your home phone and make/receive calls through the use of a “land line.”

Q: Isn’t Skype designed to just work on PCs and laptops?
A: Not anymore. Now you can walk around untethered within your home and talk to other Skype users anywhere in the world.

Q: Can I use it to talk with non-Skype users?
A: For pennies a minute, and no monthly fee, you can use SkypeOut minutes to call any phone.*

Q: How do I download Skype to the Dual-mode Cordless Phone?
A: It is pre-loaded with Skype and ready to use–just plug it in to a live Internet connection.

Q: What does the term “DECT” mean?
A: DECT is a cordless phone standard and stands for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications. DECT cordless phones provide long range, clear voice quality, and advanced digital features.


Product Features:

• Dual Purpose: Make land-line calls or Skype Internet (VoIP) calls
• Call Friends through the Internet, for FREE
• Call ordinary phones WW for pennies per minute using SkypeOut* – no monthly fees
• Crystal clear voice quality
• Longer range with DECT cordless technology
• Talk for free to Skype users anywhere
• No PC Required
• Connect the base station to your phone line & broadband router
• Add up to 3 additional phones (SPH150D)