For those in the search of cordless office phones or wireless headsets, it's likely that you've come across Bluetooth or DECT options in the past. While most people are already familiar with Bluetooth - which is regarded to be the standard for connecting mobile phones to cars, headphones, and even keyboards, many of us are unfamiliar with DECT. Here, we'll take a brief look at both options, and try to determine which offers the best wireless solution.
If you've got a history with VoIP, then you probably already know a little about DECT. However, the differences between the two can be difficult to distinguish. When you're purchasing technology, there's no real gold standard for DECT or Bluetooth being the best solution. At the end of the day, your decision will be based on how your workers use the technology available to them. Both DECT and Bluetooth solutions are equipped with a range of specific benefits - and the one you choose will depend on the functions of your office.
Defining DECT
Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications, or DECT, is a wireless standard that is used primarily in cordless telephones and accessories. DECT started life in Europe, and is actually the standard across almost every market besides Northern America. As the standard for most of the markets across the world, DECT is utilised for business VoIP and consumer phones, and can be used with both wireless LAN and PBX. Even some baby monitors use DECT.
Defining Bluetooth
Although most people are already familiar with Bluetooth, it can still be helpful to get a quick recap of the technology for a good comparison. Bluetooth was introduced originally in 1994 as an alternative solution to data cables. It works by transferring information using radio transmissions. Bluetooth has been one of the primary standards for audio and music streaming around the world. In simple terms, it is a wireless communication protocol that works to connect devices and wirelessly transferring data. Though it's slower than Wi-Fi, Bluetooth is also very simple to use and can work across numerous devices.
