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2.4GHz-Friendly Phones?

Posted by timothy on from the phones-are-mostly-bad dept.

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?"

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  1. Why 900mhz phones are the SPAWN OF SATAN by hamsterspeed · · Score: 0, Troll

    Repeat after me: 900mhz phones will screw up your DSL.

    I don't care if you've had that phone forever and it's never been a problem before. I don't care if there's a microfilter on it. I don't care if there's five microfilters on it. I don't care if it's plugged in all the way on the other end of your house. I don't care if you've got a CAT5 homerun from the demarc (unless you've installed a frequency splitter to go with it, and if I'm talking to you, YOU HAVEN'T).

    I DON'T CARE. Throw your 900mhz cordless phone away. It is why your DSL keeps disconnecting and the speeds are slow.

    -hamsterspeed provides excellent customer support for a Major Independent Broadband Provider

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    pants