Here at Specialty Answering Service, phones are our livelihood. We believe having a live receptionist answering your calls does more than elevate a business – it becomes inseparable from great customer service. This idea carries over to film and television where iconic phones become part of the story. Whether it’s Batman’s Batphone or Derek Zoolander’s oh-so-tiny cell phone, it’s hard to imagine these movies and TV shows without their iconic telephones. Below, we look at the 17 best phones in TV and cinematic history. Enjoy!
#1. The Bat Phone
Where it appeared: Batman
Sure, you can get Batman’s attention with the bat signal. However, if you’re in the know, then you know that calls for help always originated from the bat phone.
#2. Sony Ericsson Phone
Where it appeared: James Bond
James Bond is a cool cat with a lot of gadgets, so it’s only right for him to have a cool phone too.
#3. Eyephone
Where it appeared: Futurama
What’s better than an iPhone? An EYEphone (minus the painful installation).
#4. Phone Booth Time Machine
Where it appeared: Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Don’t you wish you could go back in time and stop yourself from buying those MC Hammer pants? With Bill & Ted’s phone booth time machine, you can!
#5. Tiny Phone
Where it appeared: Zoolander
The chances of losing your phone are high, but look how cute it is!
#6. Gigantic Phone
Where it appeared: Zoolander 2
When small phones become retro, phones as big as a cargo container are all the rage.
#7. Shoe Phone
Where it appeared: Get Smart
Secret agents need secret devices. Although, having to take your shoe off every time the phone rings doesn’t seem that convenient.
#8. The Communicator
Where it appeared: Star Trek
“Beam me up, Scotty!”
#9. See-through Phone
Where it appeared: Clarissa Explains it All
Hands down the coolest phone from the 90’s.
#10. Hamburger Phone
Where it appeared: Juno
On an important phone call but getting hangry? Just take a bite out of your hamburger phone!
#11. Shell Phone
Where it appeared: Spongebob
“Shello? Clam you hear me?”
#12. Duck Phone
Where it appeared: Jersey Shore
Duck phones aren’t all they’re quacked up to be…
#13. Football Phone
Where it appeared: Friends
Imagine being rewarded for noticing extra money in your account with even more money and a football phone. Score!
#14. Morpheus Phone
Where it appeared: The Matrix
Not sure which pill to take? Just call up your mom on the Morpheus phone and ask her.
#15. Brick Phone
Where it appeared: Saved by the Bell
Before mobile phones could fit in your pocket and when mullets were still cool.
#16. Top Secret Gadget Phone
Where it appeared: Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget never had to worry about misplacing his phone – It was attached to his hand!
#17. Suitcase Phone
Where it appeared: Lethal Weapon
Roger Murtaugh is too old for his job, and his phone is too old for everyone.