I think it's hard to argue that "Tel" is not correct given that a mobile phone is a telephone. The only reason it should even matter to the reader is if calls to mobile phones cost more than calls to landline …

Jun 8, 2011 · The recommended style of presentation of new telephone numbers is based on customer research. Brackets are used to identify the national code - which is omitted when dialling within the …

Oct 12, 2011 · Is it considered proper English to say something like this? I called her via a telephone. Or should the indefinite article be omitted entirely? I called her via telephone. If the indefinite art...

Apr 18, 2015 · In Australia, it has traditionally been a "mobile" - never a "cell" (unless you are deliberately trying to sound American!). However, it is increasingly becoming just a "phone", as …

I understand that someone's work phone might have an extension. What do you call the main number of that office, which would normally be answered by an operator or a computer voice system? Would ...

Aug 18, 2013 · On the telephone, the person answering it may say "Who is calling?" or "Who is this?" Why do you say "this" to the caller on the other end of the phone? Is is wrong to say "Who is that?"

What is the difference between the following when referring to telephone calls? Please call me on this number. You can reach me on this number. Please call me at this number. You can reach me at

Nov 8, 2014 · I bought my first phone in my life and I now sometimes get calls from friends and co workers. Sometimes the signal of phone doesn't work well and I can't hear them. What do I say when …

Nov 23, 2015 · According to the Wikipedia article on the "History of the Telephone", the "two tins cans linked by a string" phone is formally called an " acoustic telephone ", and "has been known for …

Follow up email: I'm writing to discuss [subject matter]. I tried to reach you by phone last week but I couldn't get through (or, you were unavailable). So I wanted to ask you about [back to subject …