Abstract: A dial-type telephone has a receiver which is removed from its cradle, and a pivotal arm is disposed in the cradle and positioned over the switch buttons. An elongated pivotal handle is disposed adjacent the arm and is provided with latch means for holding the arm down in engagement with the switch buttons so that the latter are in the "off" position. Movement of the handle by a body member releases the arm from the buttons so that the latter can rise to the "on" position. The rotary phone dial carries a pulley or drum having a cable attached to a slide disposed within an elongated tube. A handle on the slide extends outwardly through a slot in the tube and may be moved by a body member to actuate the dial mechanism.