examples of telephones [1]

The shape and function of telephones is constantly evolving; today’s phones relay computer data as well as voice communication.

pay phone

Telephone located in public places; it functions when coins or payment cards are inserted into the phone box.

armored cord

handset

Movable part of the telephone made up of the receiver and the transmitter.

volume control

Button that controls the loudness of the phone.

coin return bucket

Small chamber for retrieving coins.

card reader

Device used to read a payment card (credit card, calling card or prepaid card).

push button

Key corresponding to letters, numbers and symbols that are used to dial a number or access functions.

language display button

next call

Button used to make another telephone call without hanging up the handset.

display

Liquid crystal display that shows a variety of information such as dialed number and prepaid card balance.

coin slot

Slot for inserting coins into a telephone to pay for a call.