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Pros

• No monthly service fee — one-time equipment cost only
• Fastest, simplest installation of any call box type
• Many models run on battery power — no electrical wiring needed
• Independent of cell towers or WiFi, so it keeps working during a network outage
• Digital models add encrypted, full-duplex communication with line-of-sight range up to 4,000 ft

Cons

• Range depends on terrain and obstructions — may not reach every corner of a large site
• Staff need to carry a handheld radio to answer calls while mobile
• A desk or wall-mounted base station means someone has to be near it to respond
• Standard analog models are push-to-talk, not full-duplex like a phone call
• Digital models' rated range can drop indoors or through obstructions like concrete walls

Pros

• Calls ring directly to a cell phone, just like any other call — nothing extra to monitor
• Effectively unlimited range anywhere there's cell coverage
• Full-duplex communication — both sides can talk and listen at once
• Caller ID can trigger automatic actions, like unlocking a gate for a recognized number

Cons

• Requires an active cellular line, so a monthly service fee applies
• Needs an AC power outlet at the installation point
• Depends on cell network uptime — an outage takes the intercom down with it

Pros

• Runs on your existing WiFi — no added service fees
• Sends video as well as audio, so you see and hear who's calling
• Calls route to a smartphone app with caller ID and a live video preview
• Local calls keep working even if the internet connection drops, as long as the WiFi network itself is up

Cons

• Needs a strong WiFi signal at the installation point
• Extending coverage may require WiFi extenders or bridging equipment
• Needs an AC power outlet at the installation point
• Depends on router uptime — if it goes down, so does the intercom