Warehouse staff, shop floor managers and clinical teams need calls that just work as they move. DECT was built for exactly this - dedicated radio spectrum, predictable handover, and rugged handsets that survive being dropped onto concrete.
Pick the right base architecture
Up to 20 handsets
W70 Base
Single-cell or small multi-cell
Up to 100 handsets
W80 Manager
True multi-cell roaming
250+ handsets
W90 Manager
Enterprise multi-cell
Choose the handset for the environment
- W73H - light office and meeting room use, sits comfortably on a desk
- W78H - bigger battery and louder ringer for noisy floors
- W57R / W59R - IP67 ruggedised, drop-tested, lone worker alarm button
The three mistakes we see most often
Mistake 1: Treating DECT like WiFi
DECT base stations need clear line of sight to where staff actually stand. A site survey beats guesswork every time, especially in racking-heavy warehouses.
Mistake 2: Under-sizing the manager
Once you cross 20 handsets, jump straight to the W80 manager rather than chaining W70 bases - the roaming experience is dramatically better.
Mistake 3: Forgetting the repeater
An RT30 repeater is a cheap fix for a single dead spot. Designing it in early avoids a second site visit later.
