I am assuming that MP stands for Microsoft Phone, but I am unclear whether this is a requirement or just a predisposition. In other words, can the MP58 be used for SIP?
Also, We have been reluctant to leave our existing Mitel 5630 phones because of one idiosyncratic feature that we haven't been able to find anywhere. A CORDLESS Handset (not headset, not DECT)--no screen or fancy features. Just like a regular, desk phone handset without the cord. Once you get used to it, it is nearly impossible to go back and not be disgruntled.
My question is if I can't get the MP58 with the cordless handset (new) to run with my VOIP provider NEXTIVA or is there any way to purchase the cordless handset with a dongle or just use it with Bluetooth on the T58A?
I believe the MP58 is particular to Teams and you might not be able to switch it for SIP use. The normal SIP equivalent is the T58.
Yes, you can use the DD10K (
https://www.yealink.com/product/accessories-dd10k) with the T58 (and other T5x phones) to connect a Yealink Cordless DECT handset (W53H/W56H).
Thanks for your answer.
I assumed that the T58A was the equivalent, but it lacks the feature that I was looking for. As I said in my original question, I was hoping to be able to use the brand-spankin new, super fancy, cordless handset. In my office, we have become so used to not having a corded handset that to go back spells disaster.
What we don't want is DECT wireless handset. This is a wireless phone with lots of functionality that uses your T58A as a base station---no thank you.
We just don't want to deal with the cord. We want to be able to pick up the handset from the receiver put it to our ear and answer/place a call without a cord getting in the way. It's how we have our current phones and we were hoping someone besides Mitel had figured out what a brilliant idea this is.
Instead, everyone assumes that we want Wifi phones. We don't want wifi phones.
What I have come to realize is the new MP phones come with little contacts in the cradle (where the handset fits) to charge the handset. All it has to do is handle audio (so volume up/dn and speaker/mic) Everything else is handled by the phone.
The T58A does not have a charging port for the handset. Breaks my heart. I was hoping to find a workaround.
To be honest, I am likely going to use a novelty item that looks like a regular phone receiver but is actually a blue-tooth handset. Then, when it is on the hook, it will be on the hook. When it's off the hook, it will transfer to the novelty handset. You have probably seen the big Squirrel Tail accessories you can get for your phone.
What would be great is if Yealink would make a wireless charging handset that used the wireless charging base built into the phone to charge. Then, for legacy phones that wanted to use the new handset, they would add a USB-enabled wireless charger pad to their existing cradle housing for the handset. Best of both worlds.
Regardless, thanks again for answer.
(03-29-2021 09:28 AM)jaseinatl Wrote: [ -> ]What we don't want is DECT wireless handset. This is a wireless phone with lots of functionality that uses your T58A as a base station---no thank you.
What I have come to realize is the new MP phones come with little contacts in the cradle (where the handset fits) to charge the handset. All it has to do is handle audio (so volume up/dn and speaker/mic) Everything else is handled by the phone.
Oops, you're right! I was not aware of this super-cool thing they have for this phone (screenshot from product page):
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What a pity they do not have this for any of their normal SIP phones.
Maybe if the programmers see this thread they could think about providing the MP58 with some opens SIP firmware so that the enduser can choose between the 2 systems.
If there was a T58 with a wireless handset I would have bought that one, but now I bought the MP58... Hoping they make some firmware for it