150 years of the telephone: ‘My father would let it ring for a long time, so people thought we lived in a big house’

This article marks the 150th anniversary of the telephone and explores its transformation from a rare status symbol to an essential communication tool. It features personal reflections on phone habits and highlights a continued preference for voice calls over text messaging for more meaningful connection.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.