Payphones
Payphones are a vital way of offering people the ability to make telephone calls on a phone line at their cost. Many companies in the service industry use payphones to offer customers and staff a telephone line, most often used to call a taxi or just a quick call home.
Payphone Charge Rates
Many payphones have the ability to set different charge rates so you can even set call charges to cover the cost of the land line the payphone is using. To prevent misuse it is often recommended to set call barring services on the line the payphone is using to stop reverse call charging taking place.
Also it is advisable to have the telephone socket the payphone will be plugged into secured by a lock or covered out of the way. This will also stop anyone being able to then simply plug in a normal telephone to make calls without being charged.
Some payphones even have the ability to store phone numbers that do not charge the customer for making a call. These are ideal for storing emergency phone numbers or maybe even just free way of customers calling for a taxi.
Payphone Location
When choosing a payphone it is important to think about the location it will be used in. If the area is secure such as a reception area that is always manned a standard payphone will be suitable. However if the phone is going to be in a location where it could be abused a high security payphone with metal line cord and armoured cash box is an option.
Solitaire Payphones
One of the most popular payphone brands Nicomm have is Solitaire with models such as the Solitaire 6000, 6000HS, and 2000. These models offer a choice of colour and security features such as armoured handset cords and cash box.
The most common form of payment on a payphone is coins but some payphones do take card payment as well. If a new coin is introduced most payphones also have the ability to be taught to accept it and what value it is.
Payphones Abroad
If a payphone is made for use in the UK it is not advisable to use it in another country as the phone numbers programmed will be different. For example a UK payphone may treat a UK phone number as a local call, but in another country it is in fact a premium rate number.