NORTEL Symphony 2000 Corded Telephone - Ivory

Circa 1996

Use Case:

This phone's design emphasizes space-saving and basic functionality, intended for reliable voice communication over an analog landline. The handset and base configuration allow for desk placement or wall mounting, suitable for general residential use where simplicity and robustness were prioritized over advanced features like caller ID or answering machines.

Historical Significance:

The Symphony 2000 is characteristic of the shift in the consumer telephone market towards basic, mass-produced, and often imported analog phones. It represents NORTEL's attempt to capture a share of the consumer market, a stark contrast to their primary business focus on large-scale telecommunications infrastructure. Its prevalence reflects the standard home phone technology before the rise of VoIP and mobile phone dominance.

NOTE: Can be used with the VIKING DLE-200B Two-Way Phone Line Simulator that provides on-set talk-path and ringing capabilities (available separately).

(H-22.5cm x W-11cm x D-5.5cm)