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David Compton · March 29th, 2007, 03:28 AM

Hi,

Sorry if this is out of scope, but I'm sure you'll find this an interesting question...

Can you tell me if there are any DECT based phones that can support multiple lines ? i.e. three line inputs for one base unit ?
Or, can a call be transferred between base units (using DECT or even BT methods) ?

Here's the problem :
We have a warehouse with three lines (but all one the same number).
When the main office calls, any one of the three lines could be picked up, but the call could be for someone else at the other end of the warehouse with a DECT handset, so the call could need to be transferred.

Originally, there was going to be just one line and one number, but this was changed at the last minute without my consultation.

I know I could buy a small phone system to sort this out, or go VoIP, but I'd rather avoid the complexity and expense at this point (so long as an alternative solution is available).

We could always unplug two of the three lines and use three handsets on one base, but then there could only ever be one simultaneous call (unacceptable).

Any suggestions ?

March 29th, 2007, 03:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
David Compton Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17	DECT capabilities Hi, Sorry if this is out of scope, but I'm sure you'll find this an interesting question... Can you tell me if there are any DECT based phones that can support multiple lines ? i.e. three line inputs for one base unit ? Or, can a call be transferred between base units (using DECT or even BT methods) ? Here's the problem : We have a warehouse with three lines (but all one the same number). When the main office calls, any one of the three lines could be picked up, but the call could be for someone else at the other end of the warehouse with a DECT handset, so the call could need to be transferred. Originally, there was going to be just one line and one number, but this was changed at the last minute without my consultation. I know I could buy a small phone system to sort this out, or go VoIP, but I'd rather avoid the complexity and expense at this point (so long as an alternative solution is available). We could always unplug two of the three lines and use three handsets on one base, but then there could only ever be one simultaneous call (unacceptable). Any suggestions ?