It is a telephone facility set up in public places, mainly used to provide public communication services. It originated in the industrial countries in the early 20th century and was widely used in the middle of the 20th century. It usually consists of a closed or semi-closed kiosk and a built-in telephone, which is designed with ergonomics in mind to ensure that the user can talk comfortably while standing. The design not only focuses on functionality, but also takes into account the beauty and practicality. Modern telephone booths usually adopt a simple and generous design style in appearance to integrate into the urban environment. However, with the popularity of mobile communications, the frequency of use of telephone booths has declined.

A police telephone booth located on the north side of Liverpool Street outside the entrance of London Station, built around 1935.