What is the difference between the new and refurbished 8254?

Both are the same Alcatel-Lucent 8254 handset, part number 3BN67370AA, with identical specifications and features. A new handset has never been used. A refurbished handset has been used before, then fully cleaned and tested before sale, so it works just as well as a new one at a lower price. Either option registers to your ALE base stations and connects to your Alcatel-Lucent system in exactly the same way. New suits a full rollout where you want every handset unused. Refurbished is a cost-effective way to add handsets to an existing system or replace lost or damaged ones.