AT&T GL2101-31 3-Handset Cordless Home Phone with Call Blocker, DECT 6.0

The three-handset format of the AT&T GL2101-31 makes it easier to keep a cordless phone within reach in different rooms. Caller ID and call waiting show incoming caller information, while the call blocker lets you add up to 20 numbers you don’t want to receive calls from.

Its full-duplex speakerphones support natural two-way conversation on the handsets and base. The system also includes a backlit keypad and a 2-inch white display with high-contrast text for viewing caller ID and call history.

Why it makes sense

Instead of relying on one handset that needs to stay near its base, this set includes three cordless handsets for room-to-room access. The base unit and two chargers support that multi-room setup, and the system uses a single phone jack. For a home or home office where calls may come in while someone is in another room, having more than one handset nearby can make everyday calling more convenient.

Caller ID and call waiting help you decide whether to answer an incoming call. The phone can store up to 30 calls and display each caller’s name, number, time, and date. For unwanted callers, its directory can hold up to 20 blocked numbers. What if a call comes in while your hands are busy? The full-duplex speakerphone lets you talk and listen at the same time, using a handset or the base.

Buyers describe the phone as easy to set up and use, and some appreciate the readable display. Feedback on sound quality and battery life is mixed, so those experiences vary. The product’s stated battery performance is up to 10 hours of talk time on a charge.

What matters most

The illuminated handset keypad is designed to make dialing easier in low light, while the backlit display makes stored call details easier to read. Together, these features are useful in a hallway, living room, or home office where lighting may vary. DECT 6.0 cordless technology and ECO mode are also part of the system, ECO mode manages power consumption.

The package includes three cordless handsets, three power adapters, three battery packs, two chargers, a base unit, a telephone line cord, and a quick start guide. If you want additional handsets, the system can expand to up to five using the GL210-0 accessory handset, sold separately.

How to use it

Connect the base to a phone jack and use the included handsets and chargers to place phones in the rooms where they’re most useful. Keep a handset on its charger between calls so it is ready when needed. Use the call history to review stored incoming-call details, and add unwanted numbers to the blocker directory. The speakerphone on the handset or base is a practical choice when you want a hands-free conversation while staying engaged in the call.

Questions before you buy

How many numbers can the call blocker store? It can store up to 20 blocked contacts, giving you a place to add unwanted numbers.

What information does Caller ID show? The phone can store up to 30 calls and display the caller’s name, number, time, and date, alongside Caller ID and call waiting.

Can I add more handsets later? Yes. The system supports up to five handsets with the GL210-0 accessory handset, which is sold separately.

Final verdict

The AT&T GL2101-31 is suited to households and home offices that want cordless access in several rooms without setting up more than one phone jack. Three handsets, caller information, call blocking, and full-duplex speakerphone give it practical tools for everyday home calling.