I recently read that a commuter train system in the Bay Area has replaced all the crisis hotline signs on the tracks so that the number is all digits instead of the previous 1-800-SUICIDE. The company's spokeswoman said that new smartphones are making it harder to dial a number that's given in words. Sobering reality aside, it got me wondering about the history of the alphanumeric keypad, and if they are becoming obsolete. Want to know why these keypads exist? Keep reading to learn more.
Is the Alphanumeric Keypad Becoming Obsolete?
I recently read that a commuter train system in the Bay Area has replaced all the crisis hotline signs on the tracks so that the number is all digits instead of the previous 1-800-SUICIDE.
