Abstract: A line circuit for a key telephone system using two relays, a ring delay (B) and a combined off-hook and hold relay (C), and solid state devices including a first and a second optical coupler. On a ring signal from the exchange, the first optical coupler is activated to cause the energization of the ring relay. On a station of the line going off-hook (busy), the conventional A lead ground operates the C relay and causes de-energization of the B relay. When a station of the line goes into hold, the circuit must differentiate this condition from a hang-up condition. This differentiation is performed by sensing the line voltage as low (continued loop closure at the start of hold) or high (open loop at the stations of the line). The C relay is held during this determination so that the circuit may enter the hold condition when indicated.