The BT8500 comes with BT's unique Virtual Assistant, which means you'll never have to speak to another cold caller again:

• Virtual Assistant screens incoming calls.
• Numbers on your contact list get straight through.
• Numbers you have blocked are rejected.
• For all other calls, the Virtual Assistant asks the caller to say their name and then asks the user whether they want to accept or block the call without speaking to the caller.
• Incorporates award winning trueCall call blocking technology.

Key Features

• Block 1000 individual numbers
• Block calls by number and type - such as mobile, withheld, payphone, area code and international
• One touch call blocking
• 1.8'' Colour Screen
• Automatically copies contacts between handsets
• 60 minutes of messages on the answerphone

Even more advanced call blocking

• Block by type - choose the type of calls you want to block. For example mobile, international, withheld, unknown or payphone numbers can all be blocked. Plus you can even block numbers by area code or suffix.
• One touch call blocking - simply press the one touch button if you don't want to take the call and send the number to the blocked list.
• Do Not Disturb - For peace and quiet, switch on Do Not Disturb so that your phone won't ring or light up. Friends and family that are tagged as VIP's in your address book can still get through.

Quality Built-in

• The modern stylish design makes this phone a great addition to any room, whilst only taking up minimal space.
• Large 1.8" full graphic display. See instantly how many voice messages, missed calls or text messages you have. Large enough screen for text messaging.
• The backlit keypad makes it easy to see the keys at any time of day

Easy to use

• Save up to 200 contacts - All these contacts are automatically copied to all of your handsets
• Visual Voicemail - See a list of who's called you, and choose which message to listen to first.
• Parental Control - Prevent surprises on your bill by PIN protecting calls to Mobile, International, Premium Rate numbers, or even ALL outgoing calls. Also useful for elderly relatives who rack up big bills unknowingly.
• We've also made it easy to divert calls to your mobile or other numbers when you are away from home. Or if you want to have a 3 way call the BT 8600 helps you get it set up in a few simple steps.

Extra Answer Machine Features

• Save up to 60 minutes of messages and see how many messages you've got displayed clearly on the home screen.
• Listen to your messages privately through the handset, or play them using the Hands-free speaker.
• Don't miss important messages when you are away from home, access your messages remotely.
• Call Waiting - Shows you who's trying to get through and at the press of a button you can switch to the new call or reject it.

Freedom to Move in Your House

• Long range of up to 300m outdoors and 50m indoors.
• Talk hands-free - letting you get on with things while you chat
• Talk time of up to 21 hours and standby time of up to 310 hours.

Need a Phone in More Than One Room?

You can get our twin, trio or quad packs should you need additional handsets for other rooms. Whichever pack you buy you will only need one telephone socket in your home to work all the handsets.

What's in the (Recyclable) Box?

• One base unit
• One charger or more (depending on the pack size you go for)
• Power plugs for any extra handsets
• One telephone line cord
• One handset or more (depending on the pack size you go for)
• Rechargeable batteries (already fitted in the handsets)
• A quick start guide

*You must subscribe to a Caller Display service from your network provider for the block nuisance calls feature to work. Charges may apply.