you need a base for this phone to work?
302426
Yes, you do need the base for this to work. This is just the handset accessory for the expandable cordless. I hope this helps!
732625
No, this phone is part of a system. The base is just for charging and the phone itself must be paired with the home base station, sold separately. This product is for adding an additional phone to a preexisting system.
1872665
Yes, the main base must be plugged in and working in order to use the cordless handset.
791378
No, you must use a phone that has a handset with a cord that can be detached from the base of the phone so you can install this device in between.
999328
You have to have a land line to attach the Base product to. You can then program it to call any phone number including cell numbers.
1555560
No, you need At&t; or an unlocked phone, please check our offers for unlocked phones.
47809
The phone does not have to be in the base. You can put the phone anywhere you want in the house or even out in the yard or garage. However, the base must be plugged into an outlet for the phone to work (it's like a transmitter or whatever the proper term is). Also, the base is the re-charger when the battery gets low on the phone. Like a cell phone, the more you use the phone the sooner it loses it's charge. It does seem to hold a charge for quite awhile. I usually put my phone back on the base when not in use, just out of habit. Also, you have to have the main unit for the auxiliary phones to work. The phone does not have to be in the base. You can put the phone anywhere you want in the house or even out in the yard or garage. However, the base must be plugged into an outlet for the phone to work (it's like a transmitter or whatever the proper term is). Also, the base is the re-charger when the battery gets low on the phone. Like a cell phone, the more you use the phone the sooner it loses it's charge. It does seem to hold a charge for quite awhile. I usually put my phone back on the base when not in use, just out of habit. Also, you have to have the main unit for the auxiliary phones... » Read More The phone does not have to be in the base. You can put the phone anywhere you want in the house or even out in the yard or garage. However, the base must be plugged into an outlet for the phone to work (it's like a transmitter or whatever the proper term is). Also, the base is the re-charger when the battery gets low on the phone. Like a cell phone, the more you use the phone the sooner it loses it's charge. It does seem to hold a charge for quite awhile. I usually put my phone back on the base when not in use, just out of habit. Also, you have to have the main unit for the auxiliary phones to work. « Show Less
1914085
Yes. The base is really just a small charging dock. Everything else is managed by the phone or the wireless access point.
47808
No, it is only a portable handset for the base phone and must be activated from the base.
1212837
This VOIP phone needs the base for Internet connection and charging. The base is included. Please note, this is voice over IP phone. This phone will only work with a VOIP provider (not a phone company or cable company).
1655329
Aloha Susan, Yes this handset comes with a charging base. BUT, it will not work as a phone on it's own. You will need the base station. Once you have the base then you can use this handset as an extension. To install, you just charge the new handset and then put the new hand set on the base for a few minutes. The base will install and register the the new handset. Then you ready to go.
2078251
I think this handset is designed to work with an existing home base. My phone set-up consisted of the home base and three handsets when I purchased it about 4 years ago. I've since then added a room and another handset was needed for it. I was happy the hand sets for my old V-tech system was available. Connected it to my telephone network without a glitch.
1744388
The base system is used with a landline, but the company web site says you may buy a Bluetooth adapter to work will a cell phone
2091311
You need to have the "base" phone in order for the piece to work. That is why it is labeled an accessory as it extends your service and is cordless so you can move around and talk. This one "connects" to the base phone after you plug in the bottom to an outlet and it is charged (obviously you have to have the right model base phone).
1957006
You need the base phone in order for this system to work. It does have call waiting.
311278
I have a base and an extra handset and they both are exactly the same phone, so I would say you could just get the base set and be fine.
2006249
no you. need a SIM card. but the SIM card doesn't need to have service. you just need it in the phone in order to start it