AT&T DL72379 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone, 3 Handsets

DECT: The AT&T DL72379 cordless phone combines three handsets with Smart Call Blocker, Bluetooth connection to cell phones, caller ID announcement, and a digital answering system. Its household features are substantial, but customer feedback reports mixed call clarity and setup experiences, alongside durability concerns.

At a glance

Three handsets share one base and phone jack, with intercom between handsets and the base.
Smart Call Blocker offers profiles for screening unknown callers, screening robocalls, or using the block list only.
Bluetooth Connect to Cell supports pairing up to two smartphones for calls on the handsets.
Digital answering system records up to 22 minutes and supports remote access and playback.
Quiet Mode silences ringers. The listing also claims compatibility with landline, cable, and VoIP services.

Price

$75.95Save 11%

Reference price: ~~$85.44~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Three included handsets can serve separate rooms without requiring three phone jacks.
Call-blocking settings and caller ID announcement offer ways to screen calls before answering.
Mobile calls can be handled from a handset after pairing a smartphone.
Handset-to-handset intercom and a digital answering system add household and home-office utility.

Cons

Customers report mixed call and sound quality, with some saying calls are difficult to hear.
Customer feedback includes durability concerns, including reports of units failing after several weeks or months.

Technical specifications

17 specifications

Identity
Brand	AT&T
Model	DL72379
Telephone type	Cordless
Line operation	Single-Line Operation
Color	Black

Calling and answering
Answering system	Digital
Directory capacity	1,000 entries
Answering system recording time	22 minutes
Bluetooth pairing	up to 2 smartphones
Handset display	1.8"
DECT 6.0 range claim	up to 1,000 ft through walls and floors

Power and battery
Power configuration	Corded Electric
Batteries required	3 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
Standby time	5 days

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	5.68 x 3.49 x 7.09 inches
Weight listed	2.1 pounds

Materials and protection
Material listed	Plastic

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details conflict or are inconsistent on range, claiming both up to 1,000 ft through walls and floors and up to 1150 feet. Directory capacity is also listed as both 1,000 entries and up to 50 names and numbers. Battery life is variously described as 5 days on standby and up to 10 hours of talk time. Confirm the relevant range, directory limit, and usage conditions for the selected listing.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Households wanting multiple cordless handsets, call screening, and intercom features.
Users who want to route calls from a paired smartphone to cordless handsets.
Homes or small offices using a supported landline, cable, or VoIP service.

Less suited to

Buyers who need consistently predictable call clarity or durability, given the reported mixed feedback and failures.
Buyers who need a confirmed range or directory capacity without first resolving the listing's conflicting claims.

AT&T DL72379 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone, 3 Handsets · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 15,379 ratings

5 stars61%61%
4 stars18%18%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars4%4%
1 star8%8%

Customer feedback highlights call blocking as a strength, while experiences with sound quality, setup, connectivity, and value vary. Some customers praise call volume and clarity, while others report difficulty hearing. Durability concerns include reports of phones failing after several weeks or months. These reports matter for a multi-handset system intended for regular household use, but do not establish how every unit will perform.

Positive themes

Customers describe the call blocking as effective against spam and robocalls.

Negative themes

Some customers report difficulty hearing during calls and concerns about units failing after weeks or months.

Mixed feedback

Sound quality, setup, connectivity, and perceived value receive mixed feedback.

Frequently asked questions

How many handsets are included?

The title and feature details describe a three-handset system that connects through one base. The listed media inventory names three cordless handsets.

Can this phone make calls from a mobile phone connection?

The listing says Bluetooth Connect to Cell can pair up to two smartphones and route mobile calls to the handsets. Confirm the pairing arrangement that applies to your setup.

How much can the answering system record?

The answering system is listed as recording up to 22 minutes of messages.

What range and directory capacity should buyers expect?

The listing conflicts, stating up to 1,000 ft through walls and floors as well as up to 1150 feet, and giving directory limits of 1,000 entries and up to 50 names and numbers. Check which claims apply to the selected listing.