Linksys IP Phone Overview

The Linksys IP phone line (SPA series) has been around for a few years now.

For some of you, these IP phones might be old news. But for many just getting into VoIP a good overview of the Linksys IP phone line is a great way to familiarize themselves with these phones.

So in the interest of introducing and educating some of the folks who are newer to VoIP on the Linksys IP phone line, I put together this straight forward overview of each phone.

Basic Linksys IP Phones

These basic Linksys IP phones are best utilized in common areas, kitchens, warehouses and other locations that only require basic phone functionality.

• Linksys SPA921 – The Linksys SPA921, like the SPA901, is a SIP based IP phone. The SPA921 is a single line phone that offers a speakerphone, a single ethernet port and basic LCD display screen.

Mid-level Linksys IP phones

These mid-level Linksys IP phones are great for administrators, managers, sales professionals and other mid-level business professionals. They are also a great option for a small office or home office.

• Linksys SPA941 – The Linksys SPA941 is a SIP compliant four line IP phone with speakerphone, a single Ethernet port and a 2.5mm headset jack.

Executive grade Linksys IP phones

These executive grade Linksys IP phones are ideal for senior level executives or those within an organization that are looking for a phone with all of the bells and whistles.

• Linksys SPA962 – The Linksys SPA962 is a full color SIP compliant IP phone. The SPA962 features six lines appearances, a speakerphone, dual Ethernet ports and host of other goodies.
• Cisco SPA525G – The Cisco SPA525G is the latest IP phone for Linksys (which has now been fully absorbed by Cisco..hence the name change). As Cory Andrews says, it is the Swiss army knife of IP phones. The SPA525G is SIP compliant, offers 802.11 b/g wireless connectivity, bluetooth, a color screen, five line appearances, dual Ethernet ports and an improved speakerphone.