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Normally, radio dealers and manufacturers do not offer any maintenance to illegal cordless telephones, users have to pay more for maintenance and repairs.
"Generally speaking, the quality of such telephones are poor and some even do not work at all as their specifications in most cases fail to conform with the local requirements," he said.
Mr Tang pointed out that there was often no redress for users of illegal cordless phones faced with these problems because they knew it was illegal to use such types of cordless phones.
He advised consumers to look for cordless telephones with authorised label issued by the Telecommunications Authority.
The label is attached on the outside surface of the base unit and the handset.
OFTA maintains a computer record of approved cordless phones which is open for public inspection.
"They can also check about a certain name and model by telephoning 2961 6333," Mr Tang said.
Further information on cordless telephones can be obtained from OFTA on 2961 6680 or by fax 2803 5110. Internet users may browse for the latest information at website http:\\www.ofta.gov.hk.
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