For those who have given up their landlines and want wireless data at home, Verizon Wireless is offering Verizon 4G LTE Broadband Router with voice and data that uses Verizon LTE data.
To use the router chose from: Voice-only ($20), Data-only ($20), or Voice and Data ($30), when added to a Share Everything Plan. You can chose among the three different plans at any time.The router does not only have to be used in the office or living room at home, but can used on the road. Voice capabilities on the router lets travelers or vacationers bring their home number with them while traveling in the Verizon LTE coverage area. Then travelers don't have to search for Wi-Fi hotspots or pay hotel Wi-Fi and phone fees.
Verizon also notes that business people can take a Wi-Fi router to their office and use the three Ethernet ports. Voice calls can be made during a power outage via the backup battery in the phone. The router does require a connection to an electrical outlet and be in an LTE coverage area.
Phone service includes local, long distance calling, call forwarding, call waiting, three-way calling, TTY-TTD, voice mail and 911. Enjoy download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps. Connect multiple devices to the Internet through the fast 4G LTE network.
The touch-key navigation screen puts information right at your fingertips. See data usage, connected devices, voice and data signal strength, battery level, number of voicemails and Wi-Fi password at a glance.
The router costs $29.99 with a voice and data plan contract or $49.99 with a Voice or Data plan contract. You can also buy a Probrand4G LTE Signal Booster Antenna for better reception $79.99.
The Vtech Three Handset Cordless Answering System costs $59.99 and includes two cordless handsets and one voicemail dock with handset.