Abstract: The present invention is an Always On, Hands-free, Speech Activated, Power-optimized Wireless Communications Device with associated base. The unique value of the device is that a person can use the device at any time, 24×7, with hands-free operation. People can wear it 24×7 on their body either around their neck or on their wrist or wherever it best meets their needs. Speech activation provides greater convenience for the person in using the wireless communications device, and at the same time, it allows the microcontroller greater control of power consuming resources. The wireless communications device may host simple, low power applications. In addition, applications will reside in the base, and in an application (either voice or data) server that is accessed by the wireless communications base.