Telephone

4. The sound that alerts you when someone is trying to reach you on your phone.
5. A way of using your phone, often through a headset or speakerphone, that doesn't require you to hold the receiver during a call.
9. A type of telephone that uses a physical wire to connect the phone to the telecommunications network, often found in homes or businesses.
11. A recorded audio message left by a caller when the person they are trying to reach is unable to answer the phone.
12. A feature that allows you to program frequently called numbers so that you can quickly call them by pressing a single button or using a short combination of keys.
14. A handheld device that combines the features of both a mobile phone and a computer, with internet access, a touch screen, and many other features.
15. Written words sent from one phone to another, allowing people to communicate instantly without needing to talk out loud.

1. A wireless technology that allows devices to exchange data and connect to one another over short distances.
2. A home phone that doesn't require a wire to connect the handset to the base, allowing for more freedom of movement during calls.
3. A feature that displays the name or phone number of the person who is calling you.
6. A feature on modern phones that alerts you to an incoming call while you are on another call, allowing you to switch between the two callers.
7. A setting on mobile phones that disables all wireless communication, such as calls, texts, and internet access, allowing for safe use in airplanes.
8. The part of a phone that you hold to your ear and mouth to hear and speak during calls.
10. The three-digit number at the start of a telephone number, which identifies the geographic region in which the phone line is located.
13. A method of making calls by turning a numbered circle on older phone models.