Gigaset announces U.S. availability of hybrid DECT IP/PSTN phones
DALLAS, June 1, 2011—Gigaset Communications, Inc. today announced the availability of the new Gigaset C610A IP DECT telephone in the United States. This new hybrid land line telephone includes four parallel active calls (three VoIP and one PSTN) as well as three built-in answering machines. Perfect for keeping up with family, friends and clients, the C610A IP gives you the ability to check your emails and interact with people using Facebook and Twitter right from the handset. The C610A IP supports a room monitoring function where upon detecting a noise, the handset dials another extension or a pre-determined phone number. In addition to the C610A IP, Gigaset is announcing the availability of customized phone Skins from Skinit.com for the following models of Gigaset telephones: C610A IP, SL785, and C590/C595. See http://www.skinit.com/gigaset.
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The system supports High-Definition Sound Performance (HDSP) using the G.722 CODEC to deliver exceptional quality audio when calling via the Internet. Up to six VoIP accounts and six DECT handset registrations can be configured on the system. Each VoIP account can have a distinctive ring assigned to it. The C610H handset that comes with the C610A IP system has a 1.8-inch color display, a standard 2.5mm headset jack and storage for up to 150 phone numbers.
Just in time for Father’s Day, you can personalize your Gigaset DECT telephone with one of the many existing designs available on Skinit.com or upload your own images and designs to use with the Skinit.com Customizer. Currently, when you purchase a C590 or C595 series of Gigaset DECT telephone, a PIN Card for one free Gigaset skin is included in the box.
“Gigaset continues to provide our customers with quality DECT telephones for the home and small business,” said Tony Stankus, Gigaset Product and Marketing Director. “With the availability of the C610A IP, we are delivering not only high-quality telephones, but also the ability to connect through Facebook and Twitter. We are also excited to be partnering with Skinit.com to provide customization for our select Gigaset phones.”
This new hybrid landline/Internet telephone can be ordered online by consumers from select etailers.
Gigaset Communications GmbH is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cordless phones and the clear market leader in Europe for DECT phones. With its headquarters in Munich, the company develops, manufactures and distributes high-quality products under the brand Siemens Gigaset. Its portfolio includes fixed-network phones and Voice over IP devices. The primary production site is in Bocholt, Germany, where the Gigaset products are manufactured under the most stringent quality and environmental standards. Gigaset Communications is a licensee of the Siemens trademark.
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