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It seems simple enough: All you need to make a conference call is a phone, right? Right - sort of. With all the different types of phones available today, how can you know which one will be the best for your conference call? Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons of different types of phones.
Short of two tin cans connected by a string, the most traditional way to make a phone call these days is through a wired telephone. Many homes still have one, and thanks the security of wires, these phones provide the clearest, crispest call quality. Of course, the cord is limiting. If you realize that you've left some notes in another room, or get thirty halfway through the call, you'll have to excuse yourself to go take care of it, since the wire prevents you from moving between rooms.
Wireless home phones are another way to make conference calls. These phones are slightly less reliable than their corded counterparts since they can be taken out of wireless range or their batteries can die mid-call. However, they do provide the flexibility to move about the home or office, and most models give a low-battery warning so you can switch phones. And unless you walk across the street, you're unlikely to find yourself out of wireless range.
Cell phones provide the ultimate flexibility in calling. With a cell phone, you can conduct or participate in a conference call from anywhere - the grocery store, the bus stop, even the car, provided you're not driving. Of course, cell phones are much more likely than home phones to unexpectedly disconnect or drop calls, and cell phone call quality can be subpar in some areas.
If are looking to participate in a conference call from home and you're good at planning for unforeseen circumstances in advance, a wired phone is your best bet for high-quality and reliable sound. If you need more flexibility, you'll need to address which of the other two options best balances risk with reward for you.
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