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    Consumer Reports is not currently testing Cordless phones. Please see our Cordless phones buying guide for more information.
    Cordless phone Ratings

    Stay connected without the tangled cord. Cordless phones are a convenient landline with built-in features such as voicemail and caller ID.

    View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best cordless phones.

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    Although they are often overshadowed by their celebrity cousin, the smartphone, cordless phones are keeping pace in a market crowded with wireless and internet-based devices. Some newer cordless phones can stand in for your cell phone, and others let you switch between landline and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol).

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    There is a strong case to be made for having a home phone. Home phones can provide enhanced security because they are connected to your address, including the apartment number, so a 911 operator knows exactly where to send help even if you can't talk.