• Corded speakerphone with built-in digital answering machine
• Digital answering machine offers 19 minutes of recording
• Three one-touch memory buttons and 9 speed dial numbers
• Doesn't require batteries and operates even during power failure
• Caller ID/Call Waiting compatible

The AT&T 1856 Corded Speakerphone with Digital Answering System offers the home-user peace of mind thanks to its power failure operation that doesn't require batteries. The Speakerphone features three one-touch memory buttons and a 9-number speed dial. The phone is caller ID and call waiting capable with a 50 name/number caller ID history, and features a visual message waiting and new call indicator. A large, LCD display with adjustable contrast controls allows for easy visibility regardless of the lighting.

A built-in answering system features all-digital operation for utmost reliability and speed. The AT&T 1856 has memory for 19 minutes of digital recording time, and there is a call screening function that lets you intercept only the calls you want. Message Guard technology prevents you from losing any information in the case of a power failure. The AT&T 1856 is desk- and wall-mountable.

1-Line Corded Telephone / Speakerphone Select on Phone Base / Caller ID Type 2 Display Screen / Misty White Finish Caller ID/Call Waiting ID with 50-entry call log (Caller ID requires special service from your phone carrier) Hook/Flash Button Display Dial Last Number Redial Power Failure Operation Memory Loss Protection (battery required) AC powered

I love this phone! I have it wall-mounted, so easy to install and so convenient to use. The sound quality of the outgoing message is excellent, no distortion whatsoever. The volume control is amazing, the best I've ever experienced. The answering-machine features are easy to use. There is probably no better phone of this kind on the market, but there are plenty that are far more expensive.

This phone is great especially the speaker as that's why I bought another one for a friend for. Using the speaker works where U can speak and others can hear U. A good phone AT&T.

Cord to the handset is too short.
Power supply is black and the phone is white.
Otherwise it's a good unit.

No backlight makes it nearly impossible to read the caller's phone number or ID. All the other features are nice but, this one, overlooked feature renders this phone terribly inadequate for me. The picture you'll see on the advertisement makes it look like the numbers are easy to see but, believe me, it isn't anywhere near as clear as the picture! I can scarcely read it with the light on in the room. Ironically, the answer machine button is a very bright, red glow!

I've had this phone for four months now and have had zero problems with it. The only criticism I have is the lack of backlighting for the display. You can adjust the contrast of the display somewhat, but I really underestimated the value of a well-lit display when I purchased this. If you plan to place this phone right under a light, you may not have this issue.