Broadcast distance and speech quality middling for WLAN phones

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Aug 20, 2006, 14:55 GMT

Hanover - Broadcast distance and sound quality for special WLAN phones are frequently less than ideal. The sound quality often suffers if a hotspot is serving more than one web surfer at a time, reports Hannover-based computer magazine c't, which tested several devices recently. Despite this, the phones, which allow users to link into a WLAN without additional computer or adapter, are relatively expensive. To make a call at home using VoIP, for example, the authors recommend using an adaptor and a standard cordless phone. The telephone unit is simply plugged into the adapter, which is used as a VoIP router. For those on the go, a headset and laptop are a good alternative, allowing the user to dial into a network at a hotspot. © 2006 dpa - Deutsche Presse-Agentur

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