As the telephone turns 150, are we hanging up on phone calls?

February 13, 2026 at 03:08 PM

By Deutsche Welle

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Today, 150 years after the invention of the telephone, it has never been easier to call someone. But in some ways, and for some people, picking up the phone is still a very hard thing to do.

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Today, 150 years after the invention of the telephone, it has never been easier to call someone. But in some ways, and for some people, picking up the phone is still a very hard thing to do. As the telephone turns 150, are we hanging up on phone calls?. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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Today, 150 years after the invention of the telephone, it has never been easier to call someone. But in some ways, and for some people, picking up the phone is still a very hard thing to do.

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