Combines a home cordless telephone and Skype calls, all-in-one
The SPH200D Cordless Phone will enable you to make FREE call to your friends over the Internet AND make and receive traditional phone calls as well – this phone plugs into your “Land-LineÂâ€.
Key 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 cordles 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)
How it works
Simply plug the Dual-mode Cordless Phone Station into your Internet router (Ethernet port) to enjoy making Skype calls. In addition, you can plug the base station into your phone line (PSTN) wall jack to make land line calls—from the same cordless phone. Up to 3 additional phones can be added—so you can replace your current cordless phones throughout your home with NETGEAR’s Dual-mode Cordless Phone with Skype.
- Manage your contact list and see whoÂ’s available to talk to
- Use premium services like SkypeIn, SkypeOut, Skype Voicemail (additional fees apply)
- Supports up to 4 handsets per household (additional handsets sold separately)
- DECT Cordless–ideal for long range and clear voice quality
- Multiple Languages Supported
Frequently Asked Questions on NETGEARÂ’s Cordless Phone with Skype:
Q:What is NETGEARÂ’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.Ââ€
Q: IsnÂ’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: On a PC, Skype shows when my contacts are online. How does that work with this cordless phone?
A: An intuitive on-screen menu lets you see who is online and available to talk, similar to what you see on a PC.
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.
* For calls made through Skype and/or the SkypeOut service. Terms and conditions of the Skype services are subject to change at any time in the sole discretion of Skype Limited.
* Battery talk and standby times are estimates only and depend on network configuration, signal strength, features used, battery age and condition, charging practices, temperatures to which battery is exposed, and many other factors. Please note that the amount of time a phone is used for calls will affect its standby time. Likewise, the amount of time that the phone is turned on and in standby mode will affect its talk time. For further information please refer to the phoneÂ’s user guide.
System Requirements for NETGEAR Dual-Mode Cordless Phone with SKYPE - SPH200D-100UKS
- Requires high speed Internet connection (e.g. cable or DSL)