The handset is 5.5 inches long and features a backlit display and keypad to improve usability in dimly lit environments. It also offers improved battery management and administration and carrying options.

The NetLink h340 Wireless Telephone attempts to leverage the advanced features of a hospital’s existing telephone system including multiple line appearances, caller ID, call transfer, conferencing and voicemail integration. Privacy and security are assured through industry-standard wireless security protocols, and voice quality is maintained over a converged wireless network by SpectraLink Voice Priority mechanism.

Mobile healthcare professionals need a high-quality, feature-rich wireless handset to effectively communicate, and they rely on the ability to make and receive both internal and external calls, said Jill Kenney, SpectraLink executive vice president of sales and marketing. The NetLink h340 Wireless Telephones provide the necessary technology for immediate, private and secure communication access to caregivers, thereby increasing their mobility and productivity. Ultimately this results in improved patient care and satisfaction.