Aastra releases new WiFi VoIP phone

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It’s been a year and a half since I first laid eyes on the Aastra 312W.

Once only available through Aastra channel partners in Europe, the 312W has finally made its way stateside. The Aastra 312W is the latest in a string of new WiFi VoIP phones to hit the streets in 2009.

Designed for consumers and prosumers alike (although it is a higher priced offering), the Aastra 312W supports 802.11 b/g wireless network connections, sports a high resolution color screen and utilizes a memory card to store contacts. The 312W, as expected, is SIP based.

Aastra has a strong track record for releasing popular mobility solutions. Their Aastra 57i CT (and legacy 480i CT) desktop/cordless VoIP phone combo is one of the most popular phones on the market today. Not to mention their popular SIP DECT solution.

With that strong track record expect the Aastra 312W to be a much talked about handset, despite the $349.99 USD retail price point. That number might fall with time, but it’s still on the pricey side.

Even so, if you’re in the market for a WiFi VoIP phone the Aastra 312W is a solution worth exploring.

For more information on the Aastra 312W, check out the 312W product page on VoIPSupply.com, an Aastra Certified supplier (and my employer).