You can count on the unsurpassed sound clarity of the DECT 6.0 technology on this phone. It gives you more security and range as well. Since the answering machine is digital, your voice mail messages will keep their quality longer and you"ll have less maintenance. You can see if you have a voice mail by looking for the flashing light on the handset. You can retrieve those message from your handset as well. Expand your system with up to 12 handsets to easily fill your home or business with the phones you need. Need some quiet? Silence mode silences all ringers at once with the simple touch of a button. You can also use the mute and hold feature on the handsets for your convenience. The phonebook holds 100 names and numbers and the Caller ID/ Call waiting holds 50 names and numbers so it will be easy to call people back or again. The display, owners manuals and voice prompts come in English, Spanish and French.