[asterisk-users] Siemens Gigaset IP in USA (S685 IP in particular)

[Drew Gibson]

Paul Chambers wrote:
> For some unfathomable reason, Siemens USA doesn't offer the Gigaset IP 
> range in the U.S. I'm particularly interested in the Gigaset S685 IP. 
> Since it's DECT 6.0, and there's an English (UK) version, I'm thinking 
> it should work just fine, after dealing with the walwart issue (and 
> maybe caller ID signalling).
>
> Anyone imported one from the UK and using it in the US? for how long? 
> impressions? anything not working?
>
> Have you purchased additional US-spec handsets and used them with the UK 
> basestation?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Paul
>   

The original DECT standard uses 1880-1900MHz, as implemented in Europe.

The US FCC designated 1920-1930MHz. This is marketed as DECT 6.0.

The FCC might get angry at you for using regular DECT phones in the US.

And your neighbours with iPhones (GSM) might also get angry...

regards,

Drew


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Drew Gibson

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OANDA Corporation
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