Home Phones in Electronics

What's the difference between home phones and cell phones?

Home phones have a base port that is hooked into a telephone cable and uses a wired system to send and receive calls. A cell phone is wireless and uses radio waves to send and receive calls. Home phones need to be connected to the physical telephone cable in order for them to work properly.

What are the benefits of a home phone?

If you live somewhere where cell phone signals are spotty or weak, then a home phone would be a good choice to ensure you're receiving consistent and strong phone service. Home phones have signals that are often more clear and easy to understand.

Do home phones come with multiple handsets?

You can find a lot of different types of home phones, including ones that are corded and cordless ones with multiple handsets. A home phone base port can support up to six handsets.