DECT Definition

One of the primary cordless phone technologies in Europe is called Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications, or DECT. In addition, DECT 6.0 is found elsewhere throughout the world. ETSI popularized the first DECT standards in 1992. DECT phones are found everywhere, both homes and offices. In offices DECT phones work by different base stations sending a signal to users as they move around the office.

Since DECT transmits at 1.9 GHz, it won’t interfere with either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, in addition to other wireless items. DECT phones are capable of utilizing 12 channels or calls simultaneously. DECT works alongside GSM; dual-mode makes this possible.

Cordless Advanced Technology – Internet and Quality, or CAT-iq, is DECT, the next generation. This technology allows simultaneous switching between inhouse, GSM and Voice Over IP (VoIP). It is capable also of accessing the Internet for content and information.