DECT

abbreviationStandard termTelecom & IT

A digital wireless standard used primarily for cordless telephones and enterprise voice systems.

Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications is a radio technology standard for voice data applications. It operates in the 1.8 to 1.9 GHz frequency band, providing secure, interference-free communication between a base station and multiple portable handsets within a limited range. It is widely deployed in home phones, office PBX extensions, and wireless intercoms.

Heard on the job

The new wireless headsets use DECT 6.0, so they won't interfere with the office Wi-Fi network.