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examples of telephones
examples of telephones
The shape and function of telephones is constantly evolving; today’s phones relay computer data as well as voice communication.
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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).
credit 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.
coin: reverse
coin: obverse