- From the early candlestick design to the classic 1980s lips phones, the home telephone has enabled families to communicate with friends and loved ones with ease.
- Telephones typically found in the workplace include multiple lines for receiving and transferring calls to other phones in the office. Automated systems are often included to direct calls to the right department without the need of an operator.
- Cordless technology removed the cables that kept people bound to their phone's location. Using radio frequencies allows people to walk and talk within range of the wireless signal.
- Pay phones are situated around towns and are a great way to communicate without being at home. Modern pay phones include a credit card reader so pocket change is no longer required.
- Cellular telephones brought enhanced mobility to the telephone. Cell phones are pocket-sized phones that can be used within wide service areas. Newer cell phones also have mobile Internet and organizational software for everyday productivity.
