Southwestern Bell GH4050MS 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID (Metallic Silver/Black)

by Southwestern Bell

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000636XG
• Item model number: GH4050
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 12, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Southwestern Bell's GH4050MS 2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum cordless phone system offers the convenience of two handsets, plus a fully-digital answering system in the base unit.

The stylish and streamlined handsets each come with thier own charging cradles, and house convenient call features such as 10-number memory dialing, intercom between handsets, and even three-way conferencing with both units being able to talk simultaneously to a third party. Handsets also feature three-line backlit LCDs that offer convenient access to caller ID and call waiting functions, and store up to 40 name/number caller ID memory locations.

The base unit houses an integrated digital answering system with up to 15 minutes of message recording time, as well as full speakerphone operation and an additional LCD that displays caller ID and answering system information.

What's in the Box
Base unit, 2 handsets with individual charging cradles, 2 batteries, 2 AC power supplies/chargers, 1 telephone line cord, instructions, warranty information

Product Description

Southwestern Bell GH4050MS 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Keep looking, October 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Southwestern Bell GH4050MS 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID (Metallic Silver/Black) (Office Product)

My wife and I bought this setup in hopes of having more phones located throughout the house. That part worked out well. After approx. 3 months the caller id screens, which also displays the menu, quit displaying anything. Phones still work, you just can't see the number you are dialing, no big deal had to do this for so many years before. The volume must be constantly adjusted, it appears they have a feature built in to go to midrange volume everytime you answer the phone, not a bad idea, but as someone with a slight hearing problem it is quite annoying to have to increase the volume everytime I talk to someone. I tend to use my cell phone for local calls instead of the home phone now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars short life quality, December 19, 2004

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Hallie (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Southwestern Bell GH4050MS 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID (Metallic Silver/Black) (Office Product)

We purchased 2 sets of these and the caller ID screens have gone out on 3 out of 4 units after 6 months. The sound quality on 1 is distant and faded, and on another it has a severe echo. Disappointed with the life and quality of the product for the money spent.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok, wouldn't buy it again, August 24, 2004

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seraeads (Ypsilanti, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Southwestern Bell GH4050MS 2.4 GHz DSS Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering System and Caller ID (Metallic Silver/Black) (Office Product)

My husband & I bought this phone for the gHz and DSS technology. When we installed it, for the few couple weeks when we got a phone call, there was an echo sound. That ultimately went away, but recently there is a "beep" that occurs on the other side of the line. It sounds like I pushed one of the digits, but the person on the other side of the line hears the beep. On my side of the line, it sounds like the other person's call waiting beeped. I've called Southwestern Bell twice and have followed the instructions, to no avail. They want me to mail it in to be fixed. Such a hassle for an expensive phone.