can i use this phone by itself or do i need to buy a "home base" phone
447048
you can use the phone by itself. it has the base phone in it. Speaker phone is built in to the handset.
447049
The piece in the photo is a handset in the home base. You only need one of these. The secondary handsets for other rooms are much smaller and are only chargers/holders for the handset. You only need one home base, it's the one that plugs into your phone service. The second, third...whatever do not plug into your house wiring, only to an electrical outlet for recharging. I hope that helped answer the question. The longer I have this phone the more I am liking it. I have the main home base unit, as shown in my living room and the other handsets with their chargers in bedrooms. On my nightstand I used double sided tape to mount the charger to keep it exactly where I place it. That worked perfectly. The piece in the photo is a handset in the home base. You only need one of these. The secondary handsets for other rooms are much smaller and are only chargers/holders for the handset. You only need one home base, it's the one that plugs into your phone service. The second, third...whatever do not plug into your house wiring, only to an electrical outlet for recharging. I hope that helped answer the question. The longer I have this phone the more I am liking it. I have the main home base unit, as shown in my living room and the other handsets with their chargers in bedrooms. On my... » Read More The piece in the photo is a handset in the home base. You only need one of these. The secondary handsets for other rooms are much smaller and are only chargers/holders for the handset. You only need one home base, it's the one that plugs into your phone service. The second, third...whatever do not plug into your house wiring, only to an electrical outlet for recharging. I hope that helped answer the question. The longer I have this phone the more I am liking it. I have the main home base unit, as shown in my living room and the other handsets with their chargers in bedrooms. On my nightstand I used double sided tape to mount the charger to keep it exactly where I place it. That worked perfectly. « Show Less
286198
you can activate the phone on your own, it's easy. or you can always go to VERIZON, there is no charge. whatever is more comfortable, i've done both in the past....
1266901
The phone is not locked. It can be used with any bring your own phone package.
236940
Yes you have to buy the base and the other phone. Not sure if you can find anyone seeking the base and camera, I caled v tech and they said no.
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).
1585787
You only have the original base when you purchased the phone/s. This is an add on so you have more coverage in your home, in several rooms if needed.
1415142
This phone is only for expanding your system. You cannot plug and go if you dont already have a base. So the answer is No.
1739759
No, it's just a unassigned phone. You can use it with a lot of carriers, or use "Straight Talk's" (Walmart) Bring your own phone Plan.
881013
I just purchased one expandable "stand-alone" phone to use in a spare bedroom. Did not purchase the "master" phone, so I think you should order additional phones individually.
1784106
Yes, to use the phone, you will need a provider. You can use ATT or Consumer Cellular. Others may also work. The phone is set up for ATT so might work best with them. You would have to go on-line to find instructions on how to use the features on the phone since mine ( and I got 4) did not come with any. Hope this helps.
1984942
correct - stand alone phone. though note that the same phone is being sold without the base station, and these phones are NOT stand alone. You must make sure that you buy the one with the base station, not just the handset.
1111812
NO you cannot.. You can just connect the base with a router and the phone would work without any computer..
78297
Yes you can but this is the worst phone I ever had. I would not recommend purchasing one if you are thinking of doing so
2196116
It is like a regular cordless phone and nothing else... You can connect it directly to the land line... The base unit will need power outlet.
476439
yes you can.do you need to buy a sims card. I would recommend you spend a little more money and get a better phone.
280187
No, this is just the handset, there is no where to plug the phone line into. You need the base.
1957005
You need a base phone too. I made the mistake of ordering this phone and then had to order the base so get the base first. It comes with phones. Yes it does do call waiting.