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Monday, 1 February 2010

New BT Diverse Cordless Phones


Well is that time again and it looks like BT are ready to drop the long running BT Diverse 6000 series for the 7000 series. We have seen a quick glimpse of one of the new handsets and it does look similar to the current BT Hub handsets.
At the moment we have not got the full specifications or pricing yet but what we do know is the names of the phones. Going of past experience when these Diverse phones have changed in the past the new models are very similar to the old ones. They just tend to be a change of shape and a few tweaks with the specification.
However once these phones are released if we have got some of this slightly wrong do not hold it against us!! So here is how we think the different BT phones will be:
BT Diverse 7110 Cordless Phone
This model looks to be the starting model in this range and replacement for the current 6110 model phone. However there doesn't seem to be a 7210 being released this year so we think the spec on this will be better.
BT Diverse 7150 Cordless Phone
Replacement for the 6150 and probably the same as the above spec wise, though the 7150 including and answering machine.
BT Diverse 7410 Cordless Phone
We think that all the BT Diverse handsets with the 74 at the beginning of the name will be the top of the range models. Similar to how the 6410 was the top spec we expect the 7410 to be as well.
BT Diverse 7450 Cordless Phone
Just as the BT Diverse 6450 was, we expect the 7450 to be the same as the above but with an answering machine.
BT Diverse 7460 Cordless Phone
The 7460 is one that is a bit of a mystery at the moment as there never was a 6460 model. However there was the corded and cordless 6350 so we have a sneaky feeling the 7460 will be in this mould.
Another thing we do know is that the new range of phones will not be sold in multi packs with extra handsets. This time users will need to buy the amount of handsets they want separately. For example if someone wanted a Trio pack they would buy one main phone and two additional handsets.
The models of the extra handsets are below with the new Robust 7200 ideal for workshops and warehouses.
- 7100 Additional Handset
- 7200 Robust Additional Handset
- 7400 Additional Handset
Using extra handsets is also a great way to start a small one line telephone system as each phone has access to the line and can transfer calls.
Peter Owen is a telecoms expert for Nicomm, a specialist company in BT Cordless Phones


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