Pay Phones

What was the main purpose of a pay phone?

• To play music

• To make phone calls when not at home

• To watch movies

• To send emails

Where were most pay phones located?

• In the middle of a park

• Inside people's homes

• In front of shops or on busy streets

• In the ocean

What did you need to do to make a call on a pay phone?

• Press a button

• Insert coins into a slot

• Swipe a card

• Use a remote control

Why might it have been important to close the door of the glass box when using a pay phone?

• To keep the phone clean

• To avoid being seen

• To reduce noise and make it easier to hear the person on the call

• To keep the phone warm

Why do you think people needed to speak to an operator for a long-distance call on a pay phone?

• To get permission to make the call

• To find out how much change to put into the coin slot

• To ask for directions

• To report a lost item