☎ Telephone

Code Points: U+260E

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☎ Emoji Meaning

The ☎ telephone emoji depicts a traditional landline telephone receiver, often associated with communication. Its most popular meanings include:

  • Making a phone call: This is the most literal and common meaning. It can indicate an intention to call someone or a suggestion to be called. For example, "Call me ☎" or "I'll give you a ring ☎ later."
  • Contacting someone: More broadly, it can represent getting in touch with someone, even if not necessarily by phone. It signifies communication and reaching out.
  • Telephone service or support: The emoji can be used to indicate the availability of telephone assistance, often seen in contact information or online directories alongside phone numbers.
  • Old-fashioned or retro: Since landlines are less common now, the emoji can sometimes evoke a sense of nostalgia or represent something old-fashioned.
  • Speaking on the phone: In some contexts, it can simply represent the act of talking on the phone.

Telephone Emoji Images

Here is how Telephone emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

Phone Related Emoji

Here is a list of other emojis from the Objects category, Phone subcategory: