To add my $0.02 here...
I would highly recommend the Yealink DECT system. The W56P (include base and 1 handset, supports up to 5 headsets) or newer W60P (includes the base and 1 handset, supports up to 8 handsets).
I use these personally and have a client using the system as well. It might be more money out the gate but buy once, cry once. The base can do PoE and if you are not familiar with DECT 6 wireless, it doesn't interfere with 802.11 wifi bands. When they say the range is 300 feet they mean that. I've seen it personally in warehouses (Sangoma DECT 6 handset in that case) but in my old Quaker house with concrete in lots of places, I can literally be anyway and the audio is crystal clear. You can even use a CTIA headset with it.
https://www.amazon.com/Yealink-W60P-Dect-Handset-Package/dp/B076WVZY2P/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=yealink+W56&qid=1605117103&sr=8-2
Another solution that works well for me is the Logitech H820e DECT 6 Dual Headset which is also pricey but again, B.O.C.O.. I've had mine since 2015 and the main issue now is the earcup leatherlette is falling apart. Battery life is still pretty good and I can get 2 to 3 hours of talk time. This is just a USB audio device in Linux so it works as an audio stereo output or mic input. Good for listening to things like podcasts where you don't need the dynamic range (e.g. music or movies).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DBCJKPK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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From: "Jonathan Simpson via plug" <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
To: "Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List" <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:17:16 AM
Subject: [PLUG] Slides, Answers, and Notes on Running Asterisk at home
Here's a link to the slides from last night. Thank you for all the great questions!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-m49yXJ4azOahbykH_Peg9MsIPENXL-fNAtieraLn_U/edit?usp=sharingOne question from last night was about a wifi desk phone. I spoke with our provisioning/device folks at work and the recommendation is the yealink T54W or T53W.
A nice thing with this one (and many voip phones) is that you'll find two gigabit ports on the back, so you don't need any extra network ports to set it up. Just plug one port into your switch and the other into your PC.
It helps a lot to have a PoE switch, but there are adapters you can use to plug the phone into the wall for power.
Any questions feel free to ask!
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