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telephone receiver

telephone receiver

A classic telephone symbol representing phone calls or communication.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F4DE
Version
Emoji 0.6
Category
Subcategory

Tags

communicationphonereceivertelephonevoip

Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicts a beige rotary-style telephone, often used to indicate calling or missed calls.
Google
Shows a modern corded telephone with a handset, commonly used for making or receiving calls.
Twitter
Displays a traditional landline telephone, typically used to reference phone conversations or contact.
Unicode Official
Represents a telephone receiver, used to denote telephony or voice communication.

Introduction

The 📞 emoji depicts a telephone and is widely used to symbolize phone calls, communication, or the act of contacting someone by phone. It can express a range of intentions, such as 'I’ll call you,' 'Please call me back,' or 'We spoke on the phone.' This emoji is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts—reminding someone of an upcoming call, indicating availability for a conversation, or referencing a past phone discussion. While modern smartphones dominate today’s communication, the emoji often takes the form of a classic landline or rotary phone depending on the platform, evoking nostalgia while maintaining its core meaning. It may also appear in customer service contexts, tech support messages, or when sharing contact information. The tone can be neutral, urgent, friendly, or even playful, depending on the surrounding message.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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