What to Look for in a Pay Phone?

Feature

Reason

TriTel Payphones

Robust steel construction

Prevents damage due to rough usage and vandalism

The TriTel payphone is constructed of hardened steel with a stainless steel handset cord and strain relief cable.

Strong coin safe

Stops theft of coins

The TriTel payphone has a steel safe requiring a special key and T wrench to open. It is virtually impossible to open without the correct key.

Large coin capacity

Less servicing required

The TriTel payphone can hold well over $100 before it needs emptying.

Does not require network signalling to work

One carrier only supplies network signaling, otherwise known as “ Customer Loop Metering”. As a monopoly they therefore charge a premium for calls with this service, e.g. 25c per local call.

The TriTel payphone has an internal charging table. It can operate on any carriers network at the same rates as any other phone in the premises. This can result in substantial savings on call costs.

Computerised Management

Remote monitoring provides alarms for a range of conditions such as coin tin reaching 80%. Also allows for remote tariff or number changes. If new coins come in, it can download the new coin parameters.

The TriTel payphone operates with the aid of an advanced Payphone Management System. TriTel staff alert the payphone operator when the payphone needs emptying or needs any other function carried out.

System support

Payphones are specialist equipment and require trained technicians to fix them. Parts are also not readily available

TriTel provides all servicing, except coin collection and clearance of a coin jam. You don’t have to worry about finding a technician or obtaining parts.

Ease of use

Prevents customer complaints

The TriTel payphone gives instructions to the user on screen or by voice prompt, making it very easy to use.