Home > Consumer Reviews > AT&T 2256 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Phone with Extra Handset and Answering Machine

As in most anything of significance that we buy, my husband and I did a lot of shopping both on line and in stores before we bought this telephone system. We found that both in looks and features, it had most systems beat that cost up to twice the price. On top of that, most brands wanted $50 or $60 more for an extra handset which is already included in this system.

We have been using this telephone system now for several weeks and certainly have not been disappointed. It is comfortable and easy to use and the fidelity is very good. Delivery took only two days! Thank you Amazon!!!

We highly recommend this system if you need two handsets and also recommend Amazon as your source.

Marcy P

Excellent range on this phone. No problems using near wireless router with same frequency.

I have had the AT&T 2255 - a nearly identical model - for nearly a year, and can't recommend it. From the beginning, people complained about the quality of the outgoing message, no matter how many times I re-recorded it. Some months ago, the second handset died; recently, the battery on the main handset seems to be going. I've never figured out how to check call-waiting calls without disconnecting the first caller.

In short, the phone is a disappointment in a number of ways. There are better choices out there. Pick another phone - you and your friends will be happy you did.