AT&T Desk Phones
Overview
Yoder Connections carries a range of AT&T corded desk phones manufactured by VTech under an AT&T license. These phones cover single-line and two-line configurations, with options ranging from a no-frills Trimline wall phone to large-button accessibility models with answering machines. All models are compatible with standard analog phone lines (PSTN/POTS) and work with most DSL service (DSL filter may be required).
| Model | Lines | Answering Machine | Speakerphone | Big Buttons | Headset Jack | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR1909 | 1 | No | No | No | None | Line-powered |
| CL2909 | 1 | No | Yes | No | 2.5mm | Line-powered |
| CL2940 | 1 | No | Yes | Yes | 2.5mm | Line-powered |
| ML17929 | 2 | No | Yes | No | 2.5mm | AC adapter |
| ML17939 | 2 | Yes — 12 min | Yes | No | 2.5mm | AC adapter |
| CL4940 | 1 | Yes — 25 min | Yes | Yes | 2.5mm | AC adapter |
AT&T TR1909 — Trimline Corded Phone
The TR1909 is a classic Trimline®-style phone with the dial keypad built into the handset rather than the base. This makes it equally practical as a desk phone or wall phone without any reconfiguration of the dial pad position. Line-powered; no AC adapter required. No speakerphone and no headset jack.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Lines | 1 |
| Answering Machine | None |
| Speakerphone | None |
| Headset Jack | None |
| Display | LCD in handset (Caller ID display) |
| Trimline Style | Dial keypad is in the handset, not the base |
| Wall Mountable | Yes — rotate the handset cradle 180° for wall mounting; no separate bracket needed |
| Caller ID Log | 80 entries (verify from manual) |
| Speed Dial Memory | 13 numbers |
| Other Features | Mute, flash, redial, ringer volume control, receiver volume control |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French |
| Power | Line-powered (no AC adapter); 4 AA batteries for Caller ID only |
| Dimensions | 8.27” × 2.5” × 2.99” |
| Weight | 9.4 oz |
| Colors | White (TR1909); Black (TR1909B) |
AT&T CL2909 — Corded Speakerphone
The CL2909 is a single-line corded speakerphone with large buttons and wall-mount capability. It is line-powered — no AC adapter is required for basic calling. Four AA batteries (not included) are needed for the speakerphone, display, caller ID, and other electronic features.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Lines | 1 |
| Answering Machine | None |
| Speakerphone | Yes — hands-free with volume control |
| Headset Jack | 2.5mm (left side of phone) |
| Display | 3-line × 15-character LCD (contrast adjustable, no backlight) |
| Wall Mountable | Yes |
| Speed Dial | 14 one-touch speed dial locations |
| Power | Line-powered (no AC adapter); 4 AA batteries for electronic features |
| Dimensions | 6.75” W × 8.75” H × 3.75” D |
| Weight | ~1.5 lbs |
| Colors | White, Black |
AT&T CL2940 — Big Button Corded Speakerphone
The CL2940 is a single-line corded phone designed for accessibility, featuring extra-large buttons, a large tilt LCD display, Audio Assist for enhanced call clarity, and a visual ring indicator. Line-powered; batteries required for electronic features. No answering machine.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Lines | 1 |
| Answering Machine | None |
| Speakerphone | Yes — ClearSpeak® line-power speakerphone |
| Headset Jack | 2.5mm |
| Display | Extra-large tilt LCD |
| Audio Assist | Yes — enhances speech frequencies for improved clarity |
| Visual Ring Indicator | Yes |
| Wall Mountable | Yes |
| Caller ID Log | 65 entries |
| Phonebook | 25 entries |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes |
| Power | Line-powered (no AC adapter); 4 AA batteries for electronic features |
| Dimensions | 14.125” L × 8.875” W × 3.75” H |
| Weight | 2.33 lbs |
| Colors | Black |
AT&T ML17929 — 2-Line Corded Speakerphone
The ML17929 is a 2-line corded desk phone with speakerphone and caller ID. It has no answering machine — for the same phone with an answering machine, see the ML17939. Requires an AC adapter; includes a power-failure mode for basic calling during outages.
Note: this product is sometimes listed as “AT&T 17929” — the correct model number is ML17929.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Lines | 2 |
| Answering Machine | None |
| Speakerphone | Yes — ClearSpeak® dial-in-base speakerphone |
| Headset Jack | 2.5mm |
| Wall Mountable | Yes — mounting bracket included |
| Caller ID Log | 99 entries |
| Phonebook | 100 entries |
| Speed Dial | 18 numbers |
| Conference | 3-way |
| Other Features | Data port, hold/mute, chain dialing, hearing aid compatible |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French |
| Power | AC adapter required (9V AC 300mA); power failure mode for basic calling |
| Dimensions | 12.5” L × 8.75” W × 6” H |
| Weight | 3.28 lbs |
| Colors | Black; Silver/Black |
AT&T ML17939 — 2-Line Corded Speakerphone with Answering System
The ML17939 is the answering-machine companion to the ML17929. It shares the same 2-line form factor and feature set but adds a built-in digital answering system (12 minutes). Requires an AC adapter.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Lines | 2 |
| Answering Machine | Yes — digital; up to 12 minutes (incoming messages, outgoing announcements, and memos) |
| Speakerphone | Yes — ClearSpeak® dial-in-base speakerphone |
| Headset Jack | 2.5mm |
| Wall Mountable | Yes — wall mounting bracket included |
| Caller ID Log | 50–99 entries (verify exact count from manual) |
| Phonebook | 100 entries |
| Speed Dial | 18 numbers |
| Conference | 3-way |
| Other Features | Hold/mute, chain dialing, hearing aid compatible, power failure mode |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French |
| Power | AC adapter required; power failure mode for basic calling |
| Colors | Black/Silver |
AT&T CL4940 — Big Button Corded Speakerphone with Answering System
The CL4940 combines the accessibility features of the CL2940 (extra-large buttons, Audio Assist, tilt display) with a generous 25-minute digital answering system. Requires an AC adapter. Available in White and Black.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Lines | 1 |
| Answering Machine | Yes — digital; up to 25 minutes; message guard memory; remote access; toll saver; call screening |
| Speakerphone | Yes — ClearSpeak® dial-in-base speakerphone |
| Headset Jack | 2.5mm (verify from manual) |
| Display | Extra-large backlit tilt LCD |
| Audio Assist | Yes |
| Visual Ring Indicator | Yes |
| Extra-Loud Ringer | Yes |
| Wall Mountable | Yes — wall mount bracket included |
| Caller ID Log | 50 entries |
| Phonebook | 25 entries |
| Speed Dial | 10 numbers |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French |
| Power | AC adapter required (6V DC 400mA) |
| Dimensions | 7.9” × 8.8” × 3.7” |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
| Colors | White, Black |
Manuals & Resources
| Model | Document |
|---|---|
| ML17929 | User Manual (PDF) |
| CL2909 | User Manual (PDF) |
| CL2940 | Owner’s Manual (PDF) |
| ML17939 | User Manual (PDF) |
| CL4940 | Owner’s Manual (PDF) |
| TR1909 | User Manual (PDF) |