GTE Limited-Edition Payphone
Own a Piece of History
These are the real deal. Authentic payphones that once stood on street corners, in diners, and even in bustling airport terminals like JFK. Each Personal Payphone has been carefully restored and converted for modern home use, preserving its original charm and craftsmanship.
Bring a touch of nostalgia and character to your space with this genuine piece of Americana. A fully functional reminder of the classic payphone era.
Personal Payphone — Authentic Commercial Payphone for Home Use
The GTE Limited-Edition Payphone is a genuine commercial payphone converted for home use — now you can own a piece of Americana. These payphones are similar to our regular Personal Payphone but have a slightly different upper housing design. All GTE Limited-Edition Payphones are in Like-new or Fully Refurbished condition.
Have you ever used a payphone and thought, “That would make a great novelty for the game room, family room, or office — what a conversation piece!” Now you can. Payphone.com is offering a limited supply of refurbished commercial payphones to the general public. These collectible-quality pieces of American history can be yours for far less than you might expect.
Condition
Refurbished Condition
- Genuine payphones were pulled from service and restored through a detailed refurbishing process.
- Paint is either original and in excellent condition or has been professionally repainted.
- Chrome parts are either refinished or in like-new condition.
- Fully tested and in excellent cosmetic shape.
- The condition may vary slightly from one phone to another.
Important Notice
FOR RECREATIONAL USE ONLY.
Coin deposits are optional — the phone operates like a standard home phone and cannot be programmed to charge for calls.
Note: Photos are for example purposes only. Actual phones may vary slightly (for example, vault door color may be black instead of chrome; instruction card plates may differ in color or design). Some units include a non-functional volume control button.
Features
- Connects to existing wall jacks (requires an analog dial tone).
- Fully converted for home use.
- Electronic piezo ringer.
- Works like a regular telephone.
- Accepts coins if desired (for novelty purposes).
- Refurbished to working condition.
- Can be converted into a wall safe with the optional lock and key set — perfect for securely storing valuables.
- Authentic commercial-grade hardware — many phones feature stampings or engravings from real telephone companies.
- Refurbished and used phones may come with black or chrome vault doors (based on availability and at our discretion).
- Optional new chrome Verizon vault doors available (see vault door options).
Included Accessories:
- T-Key
- Display cards
- Phone line cord
- Four ¼" x 20 mounting screws
- ¼" x 20 mounting studs
- 32" Handset
Optional Add-Ons
Phone Signs: Add an authentic payphone sign to complete your setup.
Locks: Optional lock and key sets available for additional security.













