Abstract: A remote controlled telephone handset that allows an end user to remotely dial one of at least two telephone numbers stored in the handset. The handset includes a receiver that receives a remote control signal and a memory circuit that is adapted to store at least two telephone numbers. The telephone handset also has a off hook and ring detection circuit that can couple the handset to a telephone line. The receiver, memory and off hook and ring detection circuit are coupled to a central processing unit which can answer an incoming call, hang up a call, or dial one of the telephone numbers in response to the receipt of a control signal(s).