The man who invented the phone is Alexander Graham Bell, but there are a couple of more things that history has to offer as it is believed that the invention was actually shared with another individual, and that Bell and this other went out on a legal battle which Bell eventually won. But better still, for us, it was invented.

In the earlier days of its invention, they were not used widely, but as time moved on, telephones became more and more common amongst the people, and were soon a necessity to every household. Currently, the popularity of home phones is at its peak. Every house now possesses a home phone and is used frequently as it has evolved into one of the most common means of communication.

Unlike the mobile phone which is hazardous to health due to its radiation, the home phone is totally safe. It is also a fact that with a home phone, you tend to save some money compared to a mobile phone. Usually, mobile phones are graded as the newest in technology amongst phones, but this is not entirely true. In fact, home phones are also going through a new wave technological breakthrough with advanced voice and communication technology encompassed within them. These instruments now have extremely advanced features which include three way calling, caller ID, anonymous call rejection, call blocking and forwarding, repeat and speed dialing, voice mail and last call connect.

Home phones are not what they used to be, you can find that home receivers have video conference, conference calling with multiple lines, built in answering machines and the ones with intercoms. Three way calling has also given a new experience in distant communications. Now, you can talk with two of your friends or family members at the same time creating a great experience. Moreover, it is an essential feature for business people as they can have their meetings and conferences in the comfort of their office rather than taking the trouble to travel to places, saving time and money.

Another important technological breakthrough is the introduction of voice over broadband service which uses the speed of DSL (digital subscriber line). This form of service always ensures top quality reception.

Even though the mobile phone has taken dominance in the telephone market, the home phone is just as technically inclined. With its great features and cheaper rate, users can enjoy the services rendered by the home phones.