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2009 AT&T DECT 6.0 Cordless Home Phone Systems Available Now

BEAVERTON, Ore., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced American Telephones, which manufactures AT&T-branded telephones under a license agreement with AT&T Intellectual Property, today announced the availability of its 2009 cordless phone line. Featuring proprietary Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) 6.0 technology for maximum range and clarity, these feature-rich phone systems offer a number of premium benefits such as better speakerphone sound quality through Clearspeak(R) technology.

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Highlighting the line is the AT&T CL84109 corded/cordless digital answering system, with a Clearspeak(R) dial-in-base speakerphone that delivers the best speakerphone sound quality within the AT&T line. This value-added system provides the convenience and security of a corded system, along with the flexibility of a cordless handset (included). In addition, the system is expandable up to 12 handsets with the CL80109 accessory handset using only a single phone jack. The CL84109 also allows multiple users (up to five handsets) to be simultaneously active during a call.

Like the first generation of AT&T DECT cordless phones, the CL84109 incorporates exclusive antenna technology that allows conversation range up to 45 percent farther away from the base than other phones.

The AT&T line also includes the CL82209 cordless phone system, featuring a sleek design and options for expansion up to 12 handsets with the CL80109 accessory handset through a single phone jack. Also offering superior talk range over the competition, this system provides simultaneous "off-hook" capability so friends and family can easily use different handsets to talk during the same call. Other key features include intercom between handsets, handset speakerphones, storage of up to 50 names/numbers in the Caller ID history, selectable ring tones and up to 14 minutes of digital recording time.

Both systems deliver rich features at affordable prices under $75, making them ideal for multi-user households or small office/home office environments.

"Families and consumers who desire a high-value product and easy-to-use function in their home or office will enjoy the rich quality, look and features of the new 2009 AT&T line," said Matt Ramage, senior vice president, product management, at Advanced American Telephones. "Every year, we focus on raising the bar with our offerings to deliver best-in-class cordless phone features, while satisfying a range of needs and budgets."

Demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to producing sustainable and environmentally friendly products, the AT&T CL82209 and CL80109 are Energy Star(R) certified and RoHS compliant. The CL84109 also is powered by an Energy Star-qualified adapter for less energy consumption.

The new AT&T phones can be purchased online at www.telephones.att.com and at major retail stores nationwide (additional details below).

AT&T DECT 6.0 Offerings

    Model     Key Features                                            Price
    CL82209  -- Dual-handset answering system with caller ID/call
                waiting(*)                                            $59.95
             -- Unsurpassed range
             -- Handset speakerphones
             -- Dedicated LED for central office voicemail**
             -- Expandable up to 12 handsets (uses CL80109)
             -- Intercom between handsets
             -- Conference between an outside line and up to 2
                handsets
             -- 50-name/number phonebook directory
             -- 50-name/number caller ID history
             -- Large lighted display on handset
             -- An-key answer
             -- Selectable ring tones
             -- Up to 14 minutes of digital recording time***
             -- Memo recording
             -- Voice prompts
             -- Table/wall mountable
             -- Available at: telephones.att.com and Office Max and
                Walmart retail stores

    CL84109  -- Corded base and cordless handset                      $69.95
             -- Unsurpassed range
             -- Clearspeak(R) dial-in-base speakerphone
             -- Handset speakerphone
             -- Expandable up to 12 handsets (uses CL80109)
             -- Intercom between handset and base
             -- Conference between an outside line and up to 5
                handsets
             -- Use of up to 5 handsets on a call
             -- 50-name/number phonebook directory
             -- 50-name/number caller ID history
             -- Large lighted display on handset and base
             -- Up to 14 minutes of digital recording time***
             -- Power failure operation requires 3 AAA batteries
                (sold separately)
             -- Available at: telephones.att.com and Best Buy, Office
                Depot, Office Max, Staples and Walmart retail stores

    CL80109  -- Accessory handset with caller ID                      $19.95
             -- Handset speakerphone
             -- Intercom between handsets
             -- Conference between an outside line and up to two
                handsets
             -- 50-name/number phonebook directory
             -- 50-name/number caller ID history
             -- Available at: telephones.att.com

About Advanced American Telephones

Advanced American Telephones (AAT) designs, manufactures and distributes AT&T-branded telephone products inthe United States andCanada under a brand license agreement with AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P. AAT is owned by VTech Holdings Ltd. VTech is a widely recognized leader in the consumer phone industry.

(C) 2009 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo and the graphic design of this package are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones,San Antonio, TX 78219. [Update Info-Issue # and Date]

*Use of Caller ID/Call waiting features requires a subscription to Caller ID/Call waiting services available through your local telephone company.

**Use of Voicemail feature requires a subscription to Voicemail service available through your local telephone company.

***The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics.

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SOURCE Advanced American Telephones