LG-Nortel, a joint venture of LG Electronics and Nortel, has introduced a new complete line of desktop IP phones, IP Phone 8800 series.

According to LG-Nortel, the IP Phone 8800 series delivers IP telephony functionality for enterprises, small and medium sized business, and carrier-hosted VoIP services.

The LG-Nortel IP Phone 8800 series features a phone directory screen and Bluetooth wireless headset support. It supports for common protocols including Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Media Gateway Control Protocol which is expected to ensure compatibility with a range of VoIP call servers including Nortel Communication Server 2000 and Adaptive Application Engine platform, speeding deployment across an enterprise even if multiple call servers are installed.

JD An, vice president for enterprise solutions at LG-Nortel, said: Estimates predict a near doubling of IP phone penetration in businesses this year, and LG-Nortel has worked diligently to meet this demand with the industry’s most feature-packed, cost-effective IP phones. The standards compliance LG-Nortel IP Phone 8800 series makes it easy to install and manage, while providing employees with the right mix of features to help them work more efficiently and become more productive than ever.