Product Description

AT&T 1855 - Digital Answering System Speakerphone w/ Caller ID / Call Waiting

Product Details

• Color: White
• Brand: Advanced American Telephones
• Model: 89-4011-00
• Released on: 2005-01-26
• Platform: No Operating System
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 4.00" w x 7.00" l, 2.55 pounds

Features

• Corded handset and hands-free digital speakerphone
• Digital answering system with call screening
• 50-station Call Waiting Caller ID
• Desk and wall mountable
• One-year warranty

Amazon.com
AT&T’s 1855 Speakerphone with Digital Answering System and Caller ID is designed for the customer who needs a basic corded phone with enhanced features. The three-line LCD allows you to view the name, number, time and date of incoming calls at a glance, even those on Call Waiting. Caller ID stores the name, number, time and date of up to 50 incoming calls, whether or not the phone is answered. Numbers stored in Caller ID history can be dialed directly. The speakerphone frees your hands for more important tasks, and the one-touch redial button provides you with a convenient way to quickly call someone back after you’ve hung up.

A digital answering system is built into the telephone, reducing clutter on your desktop. Because operation is fully digital, messages are stored without the use of tapes or other moving parts that can wear out. Access your messages when you are away from home with the remote functions at your disposal from any touch-tone phone.

The Volume control lets you customize the proper audio levels, and the Mute button gives you instant privacy when someone’s on the line. The phone is wall mountable to help save space.

Amazon.com
AT&T corded telephones are designed for those who don't want hassles or frills, just a basic phone that's reliable and easy to use. Simple corded operation means you never have worry about misplacing a cordless handset, and sturdy construction means they're designed to last.

The 1855 includes a fully digital answering system built into the base, which records outgoing announcements and incoming messages on a microchip. Tapeless operation assures reliable performance, instant access to messages, and the ability to selectively save and delete messages. You can also speed up or slow down recorded messages at the touch of a button.

A three-line LCD screen on the base displays the name, number and time of every call (with subscription to local Caller ID service). The memory stores up to 50 entries, and each one can be dialed in an instant. The base also includes a speakerphone, allowing you convenient hands-free conversations. The manufacturer includes a one-year warranty covering parts and service.

What's in the Box:
Base with answering system, corded handset, power adapter, user's guide, warranty information

Customer Reviews

They left out some important features.
I like this phone okay, but the most annoying thing is there's no backlight for the LCD display. It's annoying to look at the LCD display to try to see who's calling but you can't unless the ambient light level around this phone is high enough. None of the buttons are backlit either, so forget about using this phone in the dark. Lastly, there's no hold feature to this phone.

On the plus side, though, it does seem pretty solidly built and is fairly compact so it doesn't take up much desk space.

answer phone
Bought this for a small professional office. The voice quality on playback from remote is poor. It is relatively okay but not nearly up to old AT&T standards. It is also difficult to get the machine to respond remotely to the touch tone signal code both on land line and cell phones. Disappointing.

Good Phone. Simple. Lots of Options.
I purchased this phone for Caller ID and a digital answering machine. It has lots of other features too. I paid $20 for it. Overall, it's a slick, simple phone. Great looking and easy to use.

My favorite feature is it's Caller ID Announce. When activated and a call comes in, a voice announces the number calling. I also like default outgoing message "Please leave a message" in a computer voice. The ringer options are only OK. Most of them are a little high pitched and annoying. Also, the cord to the handset was super short. I immediately purchased a longer cord. This phone has many bells and whistles, but they are all easy to set-up and change with the touch of a button.