### Question
What is the definition of essential telephones?


### Answer
The definition of **essential telephones** is as follows in *47 U.S.C. § 610*:

> only coin-operated telephones, telephones provided for emergency use, and other telephones frequently needed for use by persons using such hearing aids

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 610*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER VI-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

