If you are looking for a top-spec telephone that has an answering machine built in then the BT Paragon 650 is an excellent choice.
Name & number directory - 200
Number speed dial - 3
Caller display type 2 (network restrictions apply)
Calls list (incoming) - 50 numbers
Sim card reader/writer (copy all and copy selected)
Hearing aid compatible
Digital answering machine - up to 32 minutes recording time
Pre-recorded male / female answer only and answer record outgoing messages (
OGMs)
Ability to record your own
OGM
Memo facility
Female voice prompts
Selective delete
Remote Access
Private playback via handset
Speaker playback
Call screening
VIP feature to work with call screening
Timed TARM option (set to turn itself on and off)
Mains supply (PSU)
Non volatile memory
Last number redial - 10
Call indicator light (red LED)
Text message indicator light (green LED)
Clock with call timer function
Dedicated BT select services button
LCD display - 4 line backlit inverse
LCD contrast control
Hands free
Pause
PBX compatible with meridian options
Recall (dedicated button)
Pre-dial facility
Pulse dialling
Melody ringer tones - 5
Polyphonic ringer tones - 10
Selective group ringing tones
Ringer volume control including ‘off’
Secrecy
Text messaging (network limitations apply)
Speaker volume control
Touch tone dialling
Headset port (RJ11)
Access code (for use with 'redial')
Calendar and alarm
Incoming speech volume control