Alcatel F860 Voice — DECT phone with a large display, answering machine and call blocking
DECT cordlessAnswering machineCall block 100 numbersLarge backlit display
The Alcatel F860 Voice is a mid-range DECT cordless phone 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. Its base has a built-in answering machine of about 14 minutes, so nobody misses a message from the school, the doctor or a customer.
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
- Alcatel F860 Voice handset (black)
- Base with answering machine and mains 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 answering machine records about 14 minutes and answers after 2, 4, 6 or 8 rings; you can play messages from keys on the base or from the handset.
- 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.
- The box has one handset — a second room needs the Duo pack or an extra handset.
- 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.
14-minute answering machine
Built into the base, with selectable rings to answer and controls on base and handset.
100 contacts, up to 4 handsets
Phonebook shared across every handset registered to the base.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Alcatel (Atlinks) |
| Model |
F860 Voice, black |
| EAN / GTIN |
3700601423419 |
| 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 |
| Answering Machine |
| Recording time |
Approx. 14 minutes (average) |
| Rings to answer |
2 / 4 / 6 / 8 |
| Controls |
Keys on base and handset, message counter |
| System |
| Technology |
DECT cordless |
| Handsets in the box |
1 |
| Handsets per base |
Up to 4 |
| Range |
Up to 300 m outdoors, up to 50 m indoors |
| ECO mode |
Yes |
| Answering machine |
Yes |
| 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 |
130 × 82 × 60 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.
Can I add more handsets?
Yes, up to 4 handsets per base, sharing the phonebook and call log.
How long can messages be?
The answering machine stores about 14 minutes of recordings in total.
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. The Voice version adds a 14-minute answering machine, enough for a home or small shop. Moving to IP telephony? Browse our
VoIP accessories and SIP DECT systems.
✓ Buy it if you want a clear display, practical call blocking and an answering machine 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.
→ Also consider Alcatel F860 Voice Duo for two rooms, 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.