The Chronicles of the Chatline and Partyline

ABSTRACT: The Chronicles of the Chatline and Partyline is a Historical Research study regarding the use oftelephone communication. The Partyline is a telephone network that enables people to discuss various issueswith other individuals in a circuit with no privacy. On the other hand, the Chatline is a communicative systemused to converse about particular topics of interest. A review of literature, patents, and an internet searchthrough various engines was performed to obtain information about the history and properties of the Partylineand Chatline. This investigation illustrates the formation of the telephone for cultural and business purposes as itprogressed into conference calls, instant messaging, telephone counseling or advising, blogosphere, socialmedia, and videoconferencing.

Keywords: Telephone, Telegraph, Communications, Wire, Transmission, Calls, Chatline, Partyline,Telecommunication, Squirrel Lines, American Bell, Alexander Graham Bell