Desk phones has made its return to the telecoms space with Spectranet’s WiTel desk phones, an innovative service that will be provided through Voice Over Long Term Evolution (LTE), adjudged to be the latest in voice technology with specially designed to simultaneously provide both voice and data connectivity.
Speaking on the new device, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Spectranet Limited, Mr. Nommy Paul, said it is the All in One Magic Box – a portable wireless desk phone acting as an internet modem and a desk phone.
He said one of the most significant features of the VOLTE-powered WiTel desk phone is the distinct high-definition voice call. “The most noticeable benefit consumers will experience with WiTel is an improved voice quality during calls made from Spectranet WiTel desk phones to other networks,” he said.
According to him, each WiTel desk phone comes with a dedicated 7-digit landline number unique to its owner. The phone has a host of other features such as quick dial facility for kids, an Internet connection for up to 10 devices, an inbuilt battery with up to 4 hours standby time and a phone book that can store up to 800 contacts.
The unique landline line number will enable small and medium businesses like restaurants, beauty salons, and advertising agencies and traders to publish this number as a permanent number for customers to call while also using the inbuilt internet modem to provide internet connectivity for their staff,” he said.
Also speaking on the occasion, Chief Executive Officer of Spectranet, Mr Ajay Awasthi, said WiTel is a significant step for the company, as the introduction of the product is the first of its kind in the Nigerian market. “We expect WiTel to enable various businesses to create an identity for themselves with the unique seven digit landline number and help increase customer call-ins,” Awasthi said, adding that WiTel is a must-own and a go-to gadget for families with working parents and younger kids at home. This will help them stay connected to the kids when they are home from school.
He said the combination of voice and data in one device is now the new normal, stressing that it will be of great advantage to subscribers who intend to reduce call and data costs for their homes and businesses.
