Friday, June 27, 2014

Basic Types of Home and Office Telephones

This content is unpaid and stolen by Pia Gonzales of Crest Media Internet Marketing Inc. Pia Gonzales of Crest Media Inc. hires content writers, but does not pay them for their work.

Telephones are home and office devices designed for making two-way voice communication simultaneously. They are essential tools that bring people closer together. They typically feature a receiver with a microphone at the bottom, where the talking is done, and a speaker at the top, where one listens, and a base unit with a flash, a keypad membrane for dialing numbers, and other important buttons such as redial and hold.

The Origin of Telephone

Invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, the first telephones functioned by transmitting and receiving sound waves of electrical impulses through an electromagnetic coil and harmonic telegraph. Over time, line and connection systems gradually improved according to the technology available. Today, telephone systems make use of fiber optics to allow not only communications, but more applications, as well, including connecting to the Internet, phone banking, and customer service.

Types of Telephones

Single-line telephones – This is the basic type of telephones. They are commonly used at homes and small offices. They come in a wide variety of colors and designs, and are available at appliance stores. They usually do not feature any additional extension and transfer capability. Most models make use of analog lines that hook up easily and directly into wall jacks. Depending on the phone company and the service applied for, they can be added with unique features such as three-way calling and call waiting options. Some models allow integration of answering machines if the company’s voice mail service is utilized.

Small business multiple-line telephones – These telephones are designed to handle multiple calls efficiently. They are intended for small businesses where phone traffic is moderate only. They allow more than two extensions, depending on the number of people that needs to receive important calls. They feature digital line hookup that allows manage of calls in small offices. Most models are designed with a voice mail system that usually features two to 10 ports so that calls are never missed.

Large business multiple-line telephones – These telephones are designed to handle even larger number of calls, usually of more than 50 employees. They are, therefore, ideal for large businesses and corporate offices. They can hold more than 100 outside lines and extensions. To effectively handle the significant number load, they require the use one or more T1 line. Most models are designed with a voice mail system that usually features multiple ports so that calls are never missed.

This content is unpaid and stolen by Pia Gonzales of Crest Media Internet Marketing Inc. Pia Gonzales of Crest Media Inc. hires content writers, but does not pay them for their work.