Does the base phone still work when there is a power outage, or do you have to hook up another phone that does?
995998
The base phone is the one with the cord and yes it will work if the power is out the digital part will my but the phone line will still work
995999
Following this question, does it run on a battery backup or on the power in line, as a regular phone line (no electricity involved)
996000
One here says only the base will work, another says only the handsets will work during a power outtage because the base has no battery but the handsets do. I don't understand how the handsets could work without the master control base working? From reviewers I learned to call my Comcast cable telephone service to learn it won't work in a power outtage unless the cable modem/router has a backup battery. I was told the one we rent from them can receive one we can purchase from them they said lasts 8-10 hours during a power outtage & automatically recharges in the modem/router when power is on.
996001
No, the base does not work, because there is no battery back up for it. The handsets do work.
1427663
Yes. The unit plugs into a household outlet. Most phone services do work when the power is out. If your phone service depends on househole electrcity, then it won't be able to phone out. (We just switched to a "voice over IP" ? service that is part of our internet and when power is out so is the phone.
1653656
No. Only the base needs to be connected to your telephone company phone line. The second handset only needs to be plugged into an electric outlet to charge. Speaking of charging, these things hold a charge for *days*.
212871
Yes. There are dashes between area code, exchange and the last four numbers. Only negative is that it is not battery backup. So, if there is a power failure, all call history is lost. Otherwise, it is worth the price.
1377677
Only at the base unit can you utilize the speaker phone (of the base unit itself) while the handset is charging; also, the two satellite phones cannot be used while the handset is charging. If you try it will beep about four times and the display will light up and read "Please lift up and try again."
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
1910221
Only the base has to be connected to a phone line. The cordless bases have to be plugged in to an outlet only. This is a good easy to use reliable phone. I have had it for almost a year and it is so simple I am sure you will love it.
1567845
Yup, it does!!! When power goes out, you put any handset in the base, and the base powers itself from the handset. How cool is that?!
304516
If your cordless phones work from a base unit, then just plug the base into the ATT unit. The other phones will work like they do now. That is what we do (we have 5 phones) and have not experienced any issues.
800575
I like the phone as I needed a corded phone because when power goes out, the cordless phones don't work.
1783016
No the phone will not work. Any phone that has to be plugged into an electrical outlet will go out when the power does. I have a special phone for power outages. It only hooks into the phone outlet. No electrical power is involved. But I have Verizon- not a cable company.
1112444
Anytime you lose power to router your phone won't work. But that is true with almost all land line unless you have battery backup. If you have laptop you can always call 911 from lap top or ipad or cell phone. This basic talk works great. Better than voicp I had thru cable co. and a lot less expensive. Hope this helps
47807
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.
188067
the phone will work when the power goes out provided that your phone company service is still on. the phone gets it power from the phone company unlike a portable unit that has a base that plugs into a wall outlet.
1783018
This phone will not work with a power outage with your cable company or if you had an AT&T; landline connection, either. The base transmits to the phone using electricity, so if there is no electricity, it can not transmit. The only phone that might work with a power outage is an old-style cord phone - such as what we had years ago.
1003813
I think so, my power has not failed in sooooooooooooooo long I can't remember. I do remember it rang during the power failure but the Caller ID doesn't show up during the power failure and you can check any messages left on your phone. But you have program the phone before and after the power failure i.e date and year.
1427664
I would think only if your phone system loses power or the unit had a bad batter.