FRITZ!Fon cordless telephone

The FRITZ!Fon is a specialized cordless landline and IP telephone brand developed by AVM GmbH, a prominent German telecommunications company. Originally introduced as a companion to their widely used FRITZ!Box routers, the FRITZ!Fon has evolved into a centerpiece of smart home management in Germany, offering high-definition telephony alongside features like smart home control and internet radio.

While the research and design of these devices are headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the actual manufacturing is primarily outsourced to facilities in China. This is a common practice for European electronics companies to balance specialty engineering with global manufacturing scale.

AVM remains an independent, owner-managed company as of 2026. Despite various rumors of potential shifts in ownership over the years, it maintains its status as a private German enterprise, focusing on the European telecommunications market.