Second generation cordless telephony; Using digital technology CT2 phones offered greater range, improved security and a wide range of new functionalities. Used in both domestic and cordless PABX deployments, CT2 was standardised as an interim ETS but was overwhelmed by DECT CT2-CAI
Cordless Telephone, 2nd Generation (digital)
Cordless Telecommunications 2. Digital standard for cordless phones which can be compared with DECT, however DECT offers more features.
Two-way digital cordless telephony technology, particularly relevant to cordless PBXs. In its public guise, it becomes a one way telepoint service now no longer available in the UK but prevalent in the Far East.
Second-generation cordless telephone, also a wireless standard for short-range communication using low-powered portable handsets; it can be used for domestic purposes. business use (cordless PABX) and telepoint applications.
CT2 is a cordless telephony standard that was used in the early nineties to provide short-range proto-mobile phone service in some countries in Europe. It is considered the precursor to the popular DECT system. CT2 is frequently referred to by the marketing name "Telepoint."