Aastra 470 compatible handsets

[RobertoG777]

Hi all,

first post here, I'm an IT manager for a SMB automotive company.

We are using an Aastra 470 base and we are evaluating alternative cheaper handsets.

Our needs are very basic:
- phone book or at least the possibility to import phone numbers,
- good volume,
- audible ringtone + vibration,
- the possibility of seeing missed calls.
We are using both rugged and normal handsets.

We are trying (partially) compatible DECT phones, with some issues:
* Gigaset SL610PRO: does not show missed calls
* Gigaset R630H PRO (rugged): no option for importing phone numbers

Has anyone experience with other brands handsets used with this base that just work?

Thanks in advance
Roberto

 

[zoo1]

Sorry, but what's wrong with 6x2d handsets?

 

[RobertoG777]

They cost 2x-3x what Gigaset handsets cost (200 euros vs 60-130 a piece).

Since we have a lot of users but very basic needs, we are looking into ways to save some money.

I think we should have implemented one more basic system from the start, but this is what we got.

 

[zoo1]

Majority of 3rd party DECT handsets will "work" with A470.
When say "worK", meaning you be able to subscribe handset as a GAP terminal and make and receive a call. Other functions (time, name, CID, VM indication,...) are not guarateed. I have done some testing with Ascom/Ericsson/Aastra DT3xx, DT5xx handsets and all above functions are missing. Alcatel handset (can't remember model) also work but with same result as above DT handsets.

 

[RobertoG777]

Thank you