it is a home phone system. it's like having an home phone with the phone company with out the cost of the phone company prices. all you need is a phone and an outlet. and i believe it is $19.99 a month for the service. here is the specs on it. Discover a new way to save on your home phone service.
Keep Your Existing Home Phone Home Phone Connect is compatible with your existing cordless or corded handsets. Continue to use your favorite Verizon Wireless voice calling features like Caller ID, Call Waiting and 3–Way Calling. Simple Activation. Port your home number to Verizon Wireless or establish a new line of service. Activate service, and begin making and receiving calls. Voice/Audio Audio Formats : 8 Kbit/s EVRC Features Voice Caller ID Call Forwarding 3–Way Calling Voicemail E911 Support Integrated GPS for 911 Support Messaging: SMS for network message only TTY/TTD Compatible Device Insurance – Optional Specifications Mode: Digital CDMA and PCS; IS95, 1X, CDMA2000 Frequency: CDMA 800/1900MHz; 1xRTT Size: (H) 1.4" x (W) 5.4" x (D) 4.2" Weight: 11.6oz Chipset: Qualcomm QSC6055 Memory : 64MB Flash/16MB RAM SMA Antenna Connectivity: OTADM, A–GPS Connectors: Two RJ–11 Data: USB 2.0 (High–speed ) AC–to–DC Switching Power Supply: Voltage: 90 – 300 VAC Frequency: 50/60 Hz Operating Temperature Range: –10°C to + 50°C Storage Temperature Range: –40°C to +50°C Humidity: 5% to 90% (Non–condensing) Battery: Ni–MH 1500 mAh Battery Life: supports up to 3+ hrs (Talk Time) OR up to 43+ hrs (Standby Time