Cordless Phone Interference?

The_One_2

Hi

In the next few months, i'll be moving from Virgin Media (VM) to an ADSL provider.

Currently, we have 1 master VM socket in the living room, with 1 active extension in the main bedroom which comes directly from the box outside.
There is 1 dead extension socket in the 2nd bedroom, which again comes directly from the box outside into the bedroom (This 2nd bedroom will be where the modem/router will be)

When switching to ADSL, i'm hoping the engineer can just 'unplug' the 2 VM extensions and put them into the BT box?

If not, im considering buying some cordless phones, but i've heard they can cause interference with the ADSL signal, whats the score? and when buying cordless phones, what features should i be looking for to minimise any problem with the ADSL internet ?


Thanks

The_One_2

would handsets with a frequency of 5.8Ghz be a good choice ? as i've been reading around and it seems that the standard 2.4Ghz handsets cause the most problem.
5.8Ghz and a new 1.9Ghz which is specifically allocated to voice comms is the best to use

cajef

I have a three handset Panasonic cordless with the master next to my router and I have never had any interference problems.

The_One_2

cajef wrote: »

I have a three handset Panasonic cordless with the master next to my router and I have never had any interference problems.

Thats good to hear, could you possibly tell me what your model number is please ?

cajef

The model of this one is the KX-TG7123E but it is a couple of years old now and has more than likely been superseded by a newer model.

I did several checks and some research before I bought mine and found Panasonic do have a good name and are highly recommended.

Buzby

These are all DECT/GAP compliant, so there'll be no problems

The_One_2

Thanks for the replies guys, its making much more sense now

Heinz

cajef wrote: »

I have a three handset Panasonic cordless with the master next to my router and I have never had any interference problems.

I have a OneTel DECT base station, an Alcatel DECT base station and a 2.4GHz video sender (and used to have a 3rd DEC base station) all running in my bungalow and have never had any interference problems with my router or with my Sky TV reception.

Separation is usually the key (i.e. avoid obvious proximity issues with poorly-screened kit).