Abstract: A server provides call hold functions to a communications network through which a call between a user electronic equipment and one or more called/calling devices is routed. The server includes a network interface that connects the server to the communications network, and a controller that is coupled to the communications network via the network interface. The controller is operatively configured to communicate a media object to at least one of the one or more called/calling devices in response to the user electronic equipment placing the call on hold.

Abstract: An electronic equipment includes call circuitry that enables the electronic equipment to establish a call with a called/calling device, and hold circuitry that enables the electronic equipment to place the call established with the called/calling device on hold. The electronic equipment further includes a media player and a controller operative in conjunction with the call circuitry, hold circuitry and media player, to communicate a media object to the called/calling device when the call is placed on hold.