D-Link Enter the VoIP with a WiFi Handset
March 14th, 2006 1:23 PM | by Christen da Costa | 3 Comments
D-Link, manufacture of all things network oriented, has plans to enter the wireless phone market. The DPH-540 handset appears to contain no cell phone compatibility, but is designed for WiFi VoIP calls out of the box with any service. The 802.11g based phone includes a color display, text messaging, and other cell phone like features. Availability and pricing are unknown.
D-Link Announces Wireless G Flip-Style WiFi Mobile Phone [Techspot]
[...] Remember the D-Link WiFi Flip phone we featured some months back? We’ll we’re – and so is D-Link – happy to announce that its now officialy shipping. The DPH-540 (black) and DPH-541 (silver) is compatible with 802.11b/g and supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption, stores up to 100 phone numbers and includes a full color display. Expect about 3 hours of talk time and 70 hours of standby time, and $250 price tag. The phone doesn’t include service so be sure to pick that up. [...]
[...] Remember the D-Link WiFi Flip phone we featured some months back? We’ll we’re – and so is D-Link – happy to announce that its now officialy shipping. The DPH-540 (black) and DPH-541 (silver) is compatible with 802.11b/g and supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption, stores up to 100 phone numbers and includes a full color display. Expect about 3 hours of talk time and 70 hours of standby time, and $250 price tag. The phone doesn’t include service so be sure to pick that up. [...]
Sounds appealing to have a phone for use at home which by using VoIP would be portable, but without any monthly charges.
I have been looking at buying a new fixed line system for use around the house, but I will now find out more about this device before I commit to that.
Cheers.