The Retell 117 VOIP USB is a phone designed to be used in conjunction with Skype, a type of way of making calls over the internet. It works by using your computer to make the VOIP telephone calls, with the Skype software.
Retell 117 USB Skype Telephone
To connect the Retell 117 phone is simply connected to your computer through any free USB socket. The Retell 117 USB phone can be used as just a simple speaker and microphone for the PC, however with Skype software the keypad works as well.
Retell 117 USB Skype Phone Features
As the Retell 117 USB phone is fully compatible with Skype it has a number of useful features when used. If there is an incoming Skype telephone call the telephone will ring, and the blue screen will illuminate.
There is a special key on the Retell 117 USB phone to show your Skype contacts, and once selected they can be called as well. In fact you can use the telephone keypad on the Retell 117 USB to call numbers through Skype Out.
If you want to add a headset there is even a socket on the Retell 117 USB telephone to plug one in, so you can talk handsfree.