What are Cordless Telephones?
Cordless telephones are telephones that have the capability of transmitting a signal over a short distance without the use of a cord. They differ from mobile phones, or cell phones, simply because they need a base station to connect to a landline. Cordless phones are one of the most popular types of landline connections on the market. The purpose of a cordless phone is to provide a greater range of movement for those who feel they need it, but yet can still remain within a relatively limited geographical distance. Corded phones have a range as long as the cord, usually from six feet (2 meters) to 20 feet (6.5 meters). Cordless telephones have a range of 300 yards (300 meters) or more, depending on the type of connection, its power, and the obstructions present between the phone, often referred to as the handset, and the base station. Cordless telephones generally operate at two main frequencies, one being 2.4 GHz and the other being 5.8 GHz. The 5.8 GHz is the new standard that many ph
