The telephone is a communication tool that has become an integral part of human life since its invention in 1876.
Technically, it is a device that transmits voices over a distance, using a wire or radio. The transmission is made possible by converting sound signals to electric signals.
There are many reasons why the device is important to us. The first and foremost reason is that it enables communication without the hassle of travelling far.
It is perhaps the cheapest mode of communication that facilitates talking to a person abroad at a relatively fair price. Hence, the device has played a major role in better socialization and interaction among people.
Although it was originally meant for voice communication, telephones have evolved over the years. From wired phones emerged mobile phones that could be used anywhere.