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Answering Machines & Cordless Phones Key Product Criteria

Equipment Specification*
Additional Handsets Only Consume 1 watt or less when in standby mode.
Answering Machines & Cordless Telephones Consume 2 watts or less when in standby mode.
Combination Cordless Telephones/Answering Machines Consume 2.5 watts or less when in standby mode.

* Telephony manufacturers who incorporate external power supplies in their product design must use products that meet or exceed Tier 1 of the ENERGY STAR specification for single voltage external ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies.