Answering machine
An
answering machine, also known as an
answer machine (especially in UK and British commonwealth countries),
ansafone(
tradename [1]),
ansaphone(
tradename [1]),
answerphone or
telephone answering device (
TAD), is a device for automatically answering
telephone calls and recording messages left by callers. 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 telephone. While early answering machines used
magnetic tape technology, modern equipment uses
solid state memories. Magnetic tape is still used in many low cost devices.
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