2.4GHz-Friendly Phones?

da3dAlus writes "When I first bought my 2.4GHz wireless phone system several years ago, it was a rather new technology, and wi-fi wasn't even on the scene. Now it appears that all wireless phones are on the 2.4 or 5.8 GHz spectrum, and I've got neighbors with wi-fi (with myself included). While checking out new phones recently, I've noticed some are carrying a "802.11 Friendly" sticker. The question is, are there any trully 802.11 friendly phones? Has anyone really ever had a problem with these types of phones interfering with their wi-fi network?"

Comments

900mhz?

[Anonymous Coward]

Mine 900mhz cordless phone even has spread spectrum. Works great, excellent range.

Why YES, I have had problems

[johncel]

So, I had a linksys wifi router and an AT&T 2.4 gHz phone... They fought like dogs! If the phone rang, wifi was out for at least 5 mins after you hung up. What a pain. I finally just bought a 5.8 gHz phone.

why 0.9Ghz is better

[infonick]

900Mhz phones:

1) are inexpensive;
2) do no interfere with the 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz wifi channles;
3) do no interfere with Bluetooth;
4) are inexpensive;
5) will get better range because of the lower frequency used.

Re:why 0.9Ghz is better

[bogie]

Companies went with 2.4GHz so they could sell the same products to people again. Although the latest 2.4 phones are probably ok for years 2.4GHz phones had shit reception compared to their 900MHz predecessors. There is zero doubt in my mind that most 2.4GHz phones were not equal to their 900MHz counterparts when they first came out. I used to hear echo and bad reception constantly on 2.4GHz phones while 900MHz just worked. Plus even now 2.4GHz models can have a nack of interfering with wireless which you and especially your neighbors probably won't like.