Single Line Classic 2500 Analog Desk Phone with Volume Control, Works on PBX, Handset and Line Cord, 2 Ports, Beige/Ash

Great product. I have been looking for a vintage phone for some time. I have a restaurant bar and the old bell Atlantic are far superior sounding than modern telephones. I avoided this one because I thought that it was a replica and that the insides were typical modern telephone tech, but finally gave one a shot. I am very happy that I did. Sound quality and volume are great. Build is fine, heavy enough that it doesn’t slide around when in use. Even in the busiest nights, we can hear customers clearly. Goes to show that our forefathers knew what they were doing!

I wanted this simple, classic phone so that my disabled friend could easily hold it without hitting buttons on the handset. Also, it works even during power outages, providing you don't have the same cracker jack rural phone company I have, which obviously hasn't invested in backup generators for their system. I would think anyone in an urban area where they have hurricanes or snow-induced power outages should have this as a backup landline in case the cell phones stop working.

Sorry but the ring tone was not really a ring tone. I found it to be more of a buzzer. If I lived in an old house with the old door bells, that is the tone of the telephone ringing.But the quality of the phone itself is a good phone. Made well and has some weight to it.

The traditional design coupled with the amplified handset makes this a great phone for for those challenged by using a cellular phone. My FIL was complaining that he could not understand my MIL on the phone (they live separately now) ; this was caused by my MIL not being able to speak into her Jitterbug correctly. I transferred her cell phone to a voip interface and connected this phone, now they are both pleased to be able talk to each other.Would definitely buy again!The vendor shipped promptly and the description was accurate. And the price was very competitive!

I like the retro look of this telephone and the real bell ringer. It's modeled after the desk phones we used at work during the 1980's and 90's, but weighs much less which takes away the reassuring "heft" I remember. Since the current model is lighter in weight, one needs to be careful not to stretch the receiver cord too much while in use to avoid pulling the whole phone off the surface where it rests.Now the reason I gave one star for sound quality: The phone worked fine for a week and then produced a constant hum/buzz that is heard by all parties in the conversation. The noise is enough to make communication impossible at times -- very regrettable because I bought the phone for my very elderly, hard-of-hearing mother so she could use something simple and loud without accidentally pressing buttons against her face and hanging up as we talked. Back in "the day", phones worked well and lasted a lifetime. Now it's a challenge to find anything but cheaply made junk. I am returning this one to Amazon for a refund.

I needed to replace my old landline telephone and found the exact model phone that I was looking for. At present my phone service is not available so I can’t use the phone yet. JG

This style of this telephone is very much like the old analog pushbutton telephones of the 1970s. To RJ 11 connectors on the back of the phone accommodate an extra device if needed. The three position volume button on the handset is critically important if hearing aid compatibility is a must. This phone has very low side tone. Side tone is the tone of your voice that you were here when you talk into the receiver. This fayctor makes the telephone particularly well-suited to recording from if you need to. Practically the perfect telephone for your analog or digital recorder.

Perfect for my aged Father. Simple, back to basics operation with great volume control in handset. Cordless phones have far too many cumbersome features for seniors with arthritic fingers. Sure it’s corded, but no batteries, no recharging. Easy to hold handset. And volume control helps when hearing aids are not worn. No more not hearing them on cordless because fingers covering microphone. Phone conversations are so much nicer with this phone.