Minneapolis, MN - June 20, 2006 --- Teledex,
LLC announced today at the HITEC hospitality industry technology exposition
and conference in Minneapolis the availability of the company's new DECT
(Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) cordless guestroom phones.
The new phones, available in either 1.9 GHz or 1.8 GHz versions, offer
worldwide compatibility with the various region-by-region frequency assignments
for cordless telephones. Besides this universal acceptance, the new phones
offer several new features of interest to hoteliers and hotel operating
companies.
The model series for each is as follows:
DCT1900 series - Single-line 1.9 GHz |
DCT1800 series - Single-line 1.8 GHz |
DCT2900 series - Two-line 1.9 GHz |
DCT2800 series -Two-line 1.8 GHz |
About DECT Technology
Initially popular in Europe, DECT technology is
gaining acceptance as the emerging standard for cordless phone technology
in the United States as well. In 2005, the FCC (Federal Communications
Commission) relaxed frequency spectrum licensing requirements and costs
associated with the use of DECT products in the U.S., clearing the way
for adoption of the technology and frequency band in the U.S. Cordless
telephones operating in the 1.9 GHz band are suitable for use in the United
States and select non-European countries. Cordless telephones operating
in the 1.8 GHz band are suitable for use in most countries in Europe.
New Features Offer Enhanced Functionality and
Value
The new phones offer several new features that
enhance their value to the hotel industry. Among them are: full duplex
speakerphone; courtesy ringer; adaptive power management; and full lifeline
support.
Full-Duplex Speakerphone
The new Teledex cordless phones are the first
to offer a full-duplex speakerphone in a hospitality cordless telephone.
Full duplex speakerphones provide a much higher quality speakerphone experience
to both parties engaged in a call, whether one or both parties are using
the speakerphone. Because the microphone and speaker are continually active
(rather than continually switching on and off to avoid feedback or distortion,
as with half-duplex speakerphone designs) in a full-duplex speakerphone,
conversations are clearer and capture every nuance of a caller's voice
more fully, resulting in better perceptions of voice quality and usability
by the user.
Courtesy Ringer
The new cordless phones include Teledex's new
CourtesyRing feature, which allows a caller to select a ring pattern that
begins by ringing the phone softly on the first ring, then gradually increases
the ring volume with each successive ring until answered. The feature is
a benefit for guests who do not wish to be jarred from their sleep needlessly,
but still do not want to miss a wakeup call or other important call. The
feature is user-selectable using a switch on the telephone.
Adaptive Power Management
The new phones include Teledex's adaptive power
management feature, that helps to avoid interference with other devices
on the same frequency, such as other cordless phones that may be in use
nearby. When the cordless handset and base are in close proximity, the
phone operates at a minimal power output. As the handset and base become
separated by a greater distance, output power is increased to maintain
excellent signal strength, ensuring high levels of call quality and guest
satisfaction.
Lifeline Support
One of the concerns over using cordless telephones
in a hospitality environment is the need for lifeline support (the ability
to use the telephone in the event of a power failure). The new Teledex
DECT cordless phones address the issue, by allowing the use of the base
unit to make and receive calls in the event of a power failure, as long
as an uninterruptible power supply is integrated with the PBX serving the
phone.
Availability
Teledex is simultaneously announcing both versions
(1.9 GHz and 1.8 GHz) of the new DECT cordless telephones. The phones will
be shipping to customers by the middle of Q3/2006.
About Teledex
Now in its third decade of serving the hospitality
industry, Teledex has shipped over nine million guestroom telephones shipped
to over 125 countries, and is the preferred supplier of guestroom telephones
to all major global hotel chains, as well as a number of other multinational
corporations. Teledex's award-winning ExpressNet® solutions enable
the delivery of both wired and wireless high-speed Internet access at very
low cost. Teledex's iPhone VoIP solutions for hospitality deliver cutting-edge
services and content that help enhance hotel revenues and cut operating
costs. For more information, please visit www.teledex.com. |