A desktop or cellular phone that uses a digital transmission technology. Inhouse PBX-based and key telephone systems may use digital phones which convert sound into digital at the handset. Digital cellphones come in several varieties. See digital cellphone and smartphone.
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- Discussion threads 2008-09-05
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- Discussion threads 2008-09-04
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- Blog posts 2008-09-04
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