2 Line Phone System

Two lines, caller ID, answering sytem and multiple handsets with one phone jack.

A 2 line phone system allow us to operate with as many as eight extensions which is ideal for many small businesses. They can obviously also be very helpful and practical in our homes and home offices. For example, we can have message extensions for John, Mary, Samantha and Peter at home and for businesses, we can have extensions for sales, accounts receivable and shipping besides message extensions for voice mail, giving our home based business more of a legitimate "real business" feel. 

These phone systems can be corded, cordless or a mixture of the two. It is not common to see a 2 line cordless phone system in the average office as these are normally used only when the workers are on their feet all the time, moving from one spot to another, like in a large warehouse for example.  On the other hand, if workers are desk-bound all day, the 2 line telephone system is likely going to be a corded system which typically offers better voice and reception quality. Most businesses choose to have a mixture of the two with both a corded and cordless phone on the desk.  This way, a worker can go to get a cup of coffee and not worry about missing an important call.

Typically, a 2 line phone system will have an answering machine built in, a speaker system for conference call capability and be expandable with several handsets through a single phone jack. Caller ID and call waiting are almost standard fare any more for this type of phone.

The Panasonic systems are among the best in this category and an example is the Panasonic 2 Line Phone System described below:

Panasonic KX-TG6702B 2-Line 5.8 GHz FHSS GigaRange Expandable Cordless Phone System with 2 Handsets

Two-Line Operation Helps You Manage Your Calls

With two-line operation, you can conference in two outside lines to have a three-way conversation. Or place your current call on hold to make another call. Being able to use two phone lines with just one phone makes it convenient and efficient to manage your calls. You can put handsets all over your house-in your kid's rooms or even in the garage-without all the messy wiring or complicated setup. With Pansonic's 5.8 GHz expandable phone systems, you don't need a phone jack for each additional handset-just one for the base unit. So start expanding and forget about all your wiring worries.

All-Digital Answering System

This phone system is equipped with an all-digital answering system for quick, easy retrieval of crystal-clear messages. Message operation has never been easier, with up to 60 minutes of recording time, plus such features as pre-recorded outgoing message, remote operation, Tollsaver, and skip-and-repeat. And don't worry about losing your messages when the power goes out-they're stored in flash memory so they're unaffected by power failure or interruptions.

Put the Phone Down While You Talk

Having a handset speakerphone may not seem like such a big deal--until you have to call an automated phone system. By the time you press 2 and return the phone to your ear, you missed half the next option. And when they put you on hold for ten minutes, do you really need to hold the phone? Not with the handset speakerphone. Just listen along, and press a button or pick up when it's convenient. You'll think up other great uses, like letting Grandma and Grandpa listen to their new grandchild at the same time, painting your nails as you talk to your best friend, or just being able to set the phone down while you talk.
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This is a partial description of what a 2 line phone system can do.