Customer Reviews

AT&T 2.4 GHz 2-Line Expandable Phone System E2662B w Corded Answering Machine and 2 Cordless Handsets

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The 2-line AT&T Phone E2662B has some great features. I noticed that it is important to read the handbook prior to using the phone. This would avoid some of the problems encountered in earlier reviews.

1. Line 1 or line 2 can be selected from the base prior to picking up the handset. Also, phone numbers can be predialed prior to picking up the handset.

2. The sound quality of the answering machine is very good. Messages are not cut off. If they are, it is an isolated incident and the phone needs to be returned and replaced. Different messages can be recorded for lines 1 and 2. You can choose to have only one mailbox on or off or both. Calls can be prescreened. The intercom can be used to contact a family member in another part of the house.

3. Each cordless handset can be personalized i.e., Deck, Garage, Bathroom, etc. The base is automatically updated when the cordless handset is changed. It is great because phones can be placed in areas where you do not normally have phone jacks.

IMPORTANT NOTE! YOU MUST USE A DUAL JACK OR ADAPTER AND FEED PHONE LINES 1 & 2 SEPARATELY INTO THE BASE TO PREVENT HEARING CONVERSATIONS ON BOTH LINES.

Con: If a phone call is answered at the base then picked up from one of the cordless phones in the set, the phone call will be dconnected from the base when the call is disconnected from the cordless phone even while holding the handset of the base.

The phone, overall is good however I wish it would let me designate which line is my primary and pick that one on the base when I lift the handset (primary is Line 2).

The answering machine is JUNK - it ALWAYS, AND I MEAN ALWAYS cuts off incoming messages, even short ones. And, for some reason, many callers get interrupted in the middle of their message with "Please enter the access code". What is this?

I bought this phone for my home office.
The cordless phone has major interference from my wwireless internet router. I was on the phone with phone company for 6 hours and even had a tech come to my house.
The only way to resolve the problem is to unplug the router.
I would not buy this phone if you are worried about interference.
maybe a 5.8 ghz would be better

After researching many possibilities, this phone looked like the best Bang for the Buck and by golly, it absolutely has proven to be so!! Interestingly, this was shipped from Sam's Club....Go Figure!!

First, I love this phone system. No problems what so ever. And like another reviewer said, it has many nice features if you take the time to read through the manual.
I picked up this system as an "opened and returned item" for less than $100. I've noticed some AT&T E2662B packages come with one cordless handsets and others come with two (Mine had 2) for the same price.
It is expandable to 8 cordless handsets and here is my only negative remark. Extra cordless handsets run about $150 each (or $125 refurbished). I'd like to add two or three or even 4 more on. Cost= $300-$600. Yikes!!
I'm thinking I'd better better off looking for a system that came with 2 cordless handsets ($180)

This cordless phone system is simply the best I've ever come across and I've had a few Unidens, Panasonics, GE's, Sonys, and others. It is missing a few features found in some other phones, but if you don't need to share your phone book with all the extensions it's all good.

Battery charge life is so-so, but not a problem unless you spend most of your life on the phone.

SQ is crystal clear and rage is quite amazing. I can walk almost 1/8 mile from my house and maintain clarity.

Buy this phone system before it becomes unavailable!!