American Telecom Services or ATS has come up with its first DECT 6.0 cordless multi handset internet phone. Dubbed as E6501, this phone has patent pending Digital Clear functionality and can be expanded up to five total handsets. This handset can also be regarded as the first phone to make use of DECT technology which integrates a router and a SIP VoIP platform in the charging base of the master cordless phone unit. This implies that internet phone users are not required to purchase a separate analog telephony adapter and telephone or undertake rewiring of their homes in order to use the service around their house as all the required functionality has been included in the single affordable device. The price of the phone is less than $50 for master base E6501.

At my friend Tom Keating's site I found out the features of the phone:

• DECT 6.0 communication with a range of more than 650 feet
• Expandable design up to 5 total handsets
• Integrated adapter and router
• SIP compliant VoIP platform
• LCD display
• Page/locator button on base
• Intercom between handsets
• Speakerphone on all handsets
• Headset jack on all handsets
• 60 number phone book
• Auto answer
• 10 hours of talk time
• 10 selectable ring tones
• Hearing aid compatible

One more thing, he was quick enough to notice the name of SunRocket which is a known VoIP provider on the phone even though ATS has not announced the name of the service provider.