The Power over Ethernet feature enables the SPA962 to power up without need of an additional electrical source. Based on the SIP standard, this phone is designed to handle the feature-rich services that providers continually roll out to their customers.
Additional features of the Cisco SPA962 IP Phone include:
Dual-switched Ethernet ports, speakerphone, caller ID, call hold and conferencing
Speakerphone and 2.5 mm headset port
Power over Ethernet 802.3af, allowing for single-source electricity without an additional power supply
The ability to connect directly to an Internet telephone service provider, an IP PBX, or a large-scale IP Centrex deployment
Easy station moves, presence, and shared line appearances across local and geographically dispersed locations