Wireless Phone Headsets
Wireless headsets use radio signals for communication with their base unit. The technology they use can be Bluetooth, FM, Infrared or Wi-Fi.
Most wireless headsets come with all the advanced features offered by corded headsets, e.g. noise canceling, mute option and setting volume levels.
Some wireless headsets come with an amplifier; the main purpose for an amplifier is to enhance the signals coming from the telephone set, offering a roaming range up to 300 feet.
Good wireless headsets also implement encryption schemes to protect your privacy.
Pros and Cons
The main advantage of the wireless technology is that you can move around without interrupting an ongoing conversation, so it’s an excellent choice for your office.Some headsets offer a remote headset lifter, which enables you to remotely answer or hang up a call, by just clicking a button.
The basic flaw of wireless technology is its lack of security and interference from other frequencies like cordless and Wi-Fi networks. With recent enhancements in wireless technology these problems are gradually diminishing.
The wireless headsets are also more expensive than their corded counterparts.
Products
Some important manufacturers of wireless headsets include Plantronics and Avaya. But in fact there's really no competition for this one (highly recommended!):
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The Plantronics CS50 Wireless Office Headset System brings the ultimate in mobility and sound quality for hands-free conversations to your phone. Totally wireless, the CS50 gives you up to eight hours talk time and the wireless convenience to roam up to 300 feet while having secure conversations. It offers 64 bit digital encryption with behind the head, over the head and over the ear switch wearing styles. |
Some other popular high end and more expensive products include Avaya AWH-55 and Plantronics CS50EX Wireless Headset System.
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Additional Headset Buying Guide Sections
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SECTION
2.1 Corded Phone Headsets (BACK)
Corded headsets offer wired interface for connection with an
amplifier or a telephone set.
CHAPTER
3 Wireless Telephone
Sets (NEXT)
Cordless phones, cell phones (Camera/Smart Phones), Personal
Communication Services (PCS), and pagers all fall under the category of
wireless telephones.
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