Alcatel F860 Duo — two-handset DECT phone with a large display and call blocking
2 handsetsHandsfreeCall block 100 numbersLarge backlit display
The Alcatel F860 Duo is a mid-range DECT cordless phone set with a large, blue-backlit display, a 100-contact phonebook and a call-block system that can stop up to 100 numbers or let only your contacts ring. The pack contains two black handsets: one on the main base and one on a charging cradle you can place in another room. It is the version without answering machine — choose it if you use your operator voicemail or do not need recorded messages.
It connects to an analogue telephone line: a classic copper line or the analogue phone port (Phone, TEL or FXS) of your fibre or VDSL router. The handset works up to about 50 m indoors from the base and up to 300 m in open space.
Before you order: Needs an analogue line or the analogue phone port of your router; it is not an IP/SIP phone. This is a continental-European edition — its mains adapter may need a plug adapter for the UK-style (BS 1363) sockets used in Cyprus. Caller name and number display depends on the Caller ID service of your line.
What's in the Box
- 2 × Alcatel F860 handsets (black)
- Base and mains power adapter
- Charging cradle for the second handset with its own power adapter
- Removable telephone line cord (RJ11)
- 2 × AAA NiMH 300 mAh rechargeable batteries per handset
What It Means in Practice
- The display combines a dot-matrix text line with a large seven-segment number line and a blue backlight, so caller names and numbers are easy to read.
- Call blocking works in two ways: press the block key to add a number (up to 100), or switch to automatic mode so that only numbers in your phonebook or VIP list ring. Anonymous calls can be blocked too.
- 100 contacts are shared between handsets; M1 and M2 are direct memory keys and keys 1–3 work as extra one-touch memories with a long press.
- Handsfree with 5 volume levels, 10 ringtones and a VIP ringtone for important callers (operator-dependent).
- The second handset only needs a mains socket for its cradle — no phone socket. Use it for internal calls, call transfer and 3-way calls.
- ECO mode charges the battery only when needed and lowers the transmit power depending on the distance from the base.
What Will Not Work
- It will not connect to Ethernet, Wi-Fi or a VoIP/SIP account.
- It does not work during a power cut — the base needs mains power.
- There is no answering machine; for recorded messages choose the F860 Voice.
- The charging cradle has no line connection or answering machine of its own.
- No Bluetooth, mobile-phone link or headset jack.
Key Features
Call block, two ways
Block up to 100 numbers with one key, or let only contacts and VIP numbers ring in automatic mode; anonymous calls can be blocked.
Large blue-backlit display
Text line plus large seven-segment digits for easy reading.
Handsfree speaker
Talk without holding the handset, 5 volume levels.
100 contacts, up to 4 handsets
Phonebook shared across every handset registered to the base.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Alcatel (Atlinks) |
| Model |
F860 Duo, black |
| EAN / GTIN |
3700601423402 |
| Display & Calls |
| Display |
Large alphanumeric display: 1 dot-matrix line + 1 seven-segment line, blue backlight |
| Phonebook |
100 names and numbers, shared between handsets |
| Memory keys |
M1 and M2 direct keys, plus 3 one-touch memories (long press on 1–3) |
| Call log |
50 incoming calls with date and time |
| Handsfree |
Yes, 5 levels |
| Ringtones |
10 melodies, 5 volume levels + off, VIP ringtone (operator-dependent) |
| Call blocking |
Up to 100 numbers; manual (dedicated key) and automatic mode (only contacts/VIP ring); anonymous-call blocking |
| System |
| Technology |
DECT cordless |
| Handsets in the box |
2 (main base + charger) |
| Handsets per base |
Up to 4 |
| Range |
Up to 300 m outdoors, up to 50 m indoors |
| ECO mode |
Yes |
| Answering machine |
No |
| Power |
| Handset batteries |
2 × AAA NiMH 300 mAh per handset (included) |
| Standby time |
Up to 100 h |
| Talk time |
Up to 10 h |
| Physical |
| Base dimensions |
102 × 87 × 58 mm |
| Handset dimensions |
48 × 22 × 164 mm |
| Colour |
Black |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer does not publish a warranty term — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it work on my fibre line?
Yes, if your router has an analogue phone port (Phone/TEL/FXS) activated for voice by your provider — connect the base there instead of the wall socket.
Can I let only my contacts ring?
Yes. In automatic call-block mode only numbers stored in the phonebook or marked VIP ring; others are blocked.
Does the second handset need a phone socket?
No. Its cradle only charges and needs a mains socket; it talks to the main base by DECT radio.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The F860 family sits between the basic S280 and the premium F890 Voice: a bigger, clearer display, 100 contacts and an automatic contacts-only mode are the upgrades most households notice. If you need recorded messages, the F860 Voice is the same phone with an answering machine. Moving to IP telephony? Browse our
VoIP accessories and SIP DECT systems.
✓ Buy it if you want a clear display, practical call blocking with handsets in two rooms on an analogue line or router phone port.
✕ Skip it if you need an IP/SIP phone, a phone that works in a power cut, or an answering machine.
→ Also consider Alcatel F860 single for one room, or the F890 Voice for 1000-number call blocking and a 1.8-inch display.
Not sure it will work on your line? Send us your router model or line type and we will confirm before you order.