Wireless office data communications using CT2 and DECT

The CT2 standard is being enhanced to support circuit-mode data-bearer services, which would potentially allow cordless data links in the office for a range of low rate (up to 19.2 kbit/s) services, E-mail, file printing, small file transfer, etc. The DECT standard can support multiple 32 kbit/s data channels, offering a capability for higher rate services, thereby facilitating applications requiring larger volumes of data exchange. Systems based on these existing cordless standards, rather than newer spread spectrum technology, would offer benefits arising from the economies of scale expected from the high volume cordless telephone market, as well as, in the longer term, facilitating integrated voice and data services in the office environment.<>