Abstract: A guard for a dial-in-handset telephone is disclosed which covers both the mouthpiece and the receiver as well as a portion of the handle. The guard prevents the spread of germs both to and from the receiver and mouthpiece of the telephone. Additionally, the guard is capable to some extent of preventing dirt, grease or other undesirable substances from being transfered either to or from the handset of a telephone. The guard is further useful for advertising and/or decorative purposes.