Once a mainstay of homes, businesses, and phone booths everywhere, the phone book has (mostly) gone the way of the dodo.

Which American scientist invented the telephone? Learn about Alexander Graham Bell, telephone's history, key milestones and its impact.

The first phone went on sale for nearly $4,000 in 1983. Here's a brief history of the cell phone industry and how it has evolved over time.

Ellsworth museum educates visitors on telephone history The museum is home to various switchboards that have connected Mainers throughout the last century.

For those interested in taking a journey through the history of communication, the Roseville Telephone Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.

The 1897 Raithel and Murphy directory estimated the population of Jefferson City was 11,010. In that year, Jefferson City had 113 telephones.

On a recent Sunday, the Verizon Telephone Pioneers Museum in Commack transported visitors back to a time when telephones were not computers or cameras or gaming devices. At its open house, guests ...