Choose the number of handsets you want for your AT&T cordless phone system

Unless you work in a single-occupant office outside your home, choosing multiple handsets for your AT&T cordless phone system makes the most sense in terms of functionality, convenience, compatibility and maintenance.

I recommend: If you work in a small office, an AT&T basic cordless phone may make sense for you; consider buying the phone with DSS technology and caller ID at Target. Buy the AT&T cordless phone model EP5995 at AT&T's OnlinePhoneStore; this 5.8 GHz AT&T expandable cordless phone can employ up to 8 handsets and includes a digital answering machine. Try the AT&T cordless phone model EP5632 at Fry's if you want a phone system expandable up to 12 handsets, operating in the 5.8GHz frequency range with DSS technology, Bluetooth capability and also a digital answering system. Consider AT&T cordless phone distributors like Costco, where you can find a 5.8 GHz cordless answering system with 3 handsets and DSS technology.

Look for AT&T cordless phones that operate in a particular frequency range

Most cordless phones operate in the 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz or DECT 6.0 (1.9 GHz) frequency range. Generally speaking, you'll find AT&T cordless phones operating in the higher ranges less susceptible to eavesdropping and outside interference noise. DECT stands for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications and represents the newest class of cordless telephones; these phones operate with great clarity of sound and at increased ranges over the 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz telephones.

I recommend: For a reliable AT&T cordless telephone, purchase the AT&T E2811 2.4 GHz phone with DSS technology at the AT&T FactoryOutletStore. You can also buy the 5.8 GHz expandable AT&T E5924B at Circuit City. If you want a DECT 6.0 AT&T phone, buy the SL82218 with an extra handset and expandable to 12 handsets at 101Phones.com.

Decide whether your ATT cordless phones whttp://www.hellodirectill employ a single or multiple lines

You can buy an AT&T 2-line cordless phone if you work out of a home office or if your business employs more than 1 or 2 people.

I recommend: For a great deal, buy the AT&T E2562 2.4 GHz phone system with DSS technology and expandable up to 8 handsets at BuyMeBuyMe.com. Visit Hello Direct to buy the 5.8 GHz corded/cordless AT&T EP5962, two-line phone system complete with a corded base phone, extra cordless handset/charger and expandable up to 8 handsets.