This is an executive digital handset that employs navigation keys and a menu system to utilise more complex phone features. The navigation key (the silver round button) makes it easy to find speed dial numbers and use other functions. The 7016 is exactly the same as the flagship 7024 model, expect for the fact that it has 8 fewer programmable buttons.

If you’re looking for an identical version of this handset that also unlocks all the IP features of your phone system, take a look at the popular 7016 IP handset.

Key features include:

• 3-line, 24-character LCD screen
• Easy navigation keys
• Adjustable display
• Dedicated feature keys
• Interactive/menu key
• Multi-colour LED line keys
• 16 flexible keys can be assigned to line status, speed dial numbers or direct station
• Headset jack
• Dial by name
• Menu driven operation
• Full duplex hands-free
• Polyphonic ring melodies

Like all 7000 series handsets, the 7016 looks great and is incredibly easy to use. Part of its simplicity comes from the 16 programmable keys that can be tailored to suit the user. These buttons can be used to identify which staff are on the phone and which are free, configured as speed dials or to show what lines are currently in use. They can even be set to page the office or as a remote door release. It’s this kind of flexibility that makes the 7000 series such a popular handset.

The other advantage to these programmable buttons is the fact that any function you assign can be activated with a single touch. For example, let’s say you want to transfer a call to a colleague. You’d simply look at their assigned button to see if they were free or not, then hit that button to call them. Hang up and the call is transferred!

Given the huge storage capacity of the phone, LG has provided the phone user with a handy jog dial to help you quickly navigate your hundreds of stored contacts. The jog dial is very intuitive to use, making operation a breeze.

Another intuitive feature of the 7016 is the hot button design below the screen. As you use the phone, relevant menu choices are displayed depending on what you are doing at the time. These functions can then be activated using the 3 hot buttons below the screen. For example, if you are accessing voicemail, these buttons will offer you voicemail commands. When on a call however, those options will change to present menu choices such as transfer, conference or mute. It’s very smart and helps you get more out of the phone’s advanced features.

It’s worth noting that most staff won‘t need this higher-end handset. Save its advanced features (and your budget) for power users such as your receptionist or managers – essentially anyone that needs the visibility of 16 lines. Remember, handsets are the biggest cost component of a phone system so by restricting the right handsets to the right users, you’ll save big bucks.

This headset is part of Alcatel’s 7000 series which means it is compatible with a few different types of Alcatel IP phone systems. If you are looking to use these handsets exclusively with the iPECS system then take a look at the 8000 series. These are just as feature rich but are less expensive, due to the fact they are only compatible with the iPECS.