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What is a pay phone?

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A pay phone is a public telephone that requires payment, usually with coins, to make a call.

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How do you pay for a call at a pay phone?

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You pay for a call at a pay phone using coins.

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What is a long-distance call?

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A long-distance call is a phone call made to a location that is far away, which usually costs more than a local call.

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What is a local call?

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A local call is a phone call made to a nearby location, usually costing less than a long-distance call.

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Where can you find pay phones?

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Pay phones are usually found in front of stores or on busy streets.

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What color and shape are most pay phones?

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Most pay phones are black and silver, and they are long like a shoe box.

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What do you need to do to make a long-distance call from a pay phone?

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To make a long-distance call, you need to dial zero to speak to an operator and may need more coins.

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What was used to make phone calls in public places before cell phones?

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Before cell phones, pay phones were used to make phone calls in public places.

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What happens if you don't have enough coins for a pay phone call?

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If you don't have enough coins, you cannot complete the call.

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Can you use a credit card at a pay phone?

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Some pay phones allow you to use a credit card, but most commonly, they require coins.