What Is a Telephone Receiver?
A telephone receiver is a key component of telephony, designed to convert electrical signals received through telephone lines into audible sound, enabling the user to hear the caller’s voice. This fundamental process is central to both landline and mobile phone communications.
The device operates by capturing electrical signals transmitted over the telephone network, converting these signals into sound waves, and then delivering the audio through a speaker or headset. This allows for clear voice communication during a call.
Common in homes, offices, call centers, and medical facilities, telephone receivers vary in design but typically include a handset, speaker, microphone, dial, circuit board, and casing. Available in forms such as landline, mobile, cordless, and IP phones, they are integral to global communication networks, facilitating voice interactions across distances.