Answering machine

An answering machine, also known as an answer machine (especially in UK and British commonwealth countries), ansafone (tradename http://www.ansafone.com/), ansaphone (tradename http://www.ansaphone.com/), answerphone or telephone answering device (TAD), is a device for automatically answering telephone calls and recording messages left by callers when the party called is unable to answer the phone. Unlike voicemail, which is a centralised or networked system that performs a similar function, an answering machine is installed in the customer's premises alongside the customer's telephone. While early answering machines used magnetic tape technology, most modern equipment uses solid state memories. Magnetic tape is still used in many low cost devices. However, answering machines that use magnetic tape cannot be found in most stores today.

Related Topics:
Tradename - Telephone - Voicemail - Magnetic tape - Solid state

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