examples of telephones [1]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The shape and function of telephones is constantly evolving; today’s phones relay computer data as well as voice communication.
pay phone ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Telephone located in public places; it functions when coins or payment cards are inserted into the phone box.
armored cord ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
handset ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Movable part of the telephone made up of the receiver and the transmitter.
volume control ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Button that controls the loudness of the phone.
coin return bucket ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Small chamber for retrieving coins.
card reader ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device used to read a payment card (credit card, calling card or prepaid card).
next call ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Button used to make another telephone call without hanging up the handset.
display ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Liquid crystal display that shows a variety of information such as dialed number and prepaid card balance.
coin slot ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Slot for inserting coins into a telephone to pay for a call.