| Name | SOLITAIRE PAYPHONES |
| Date | 2001-2020. Also used in the UK. |
| Manufacturer | The Solitaire 500 was built by Landis & Gyr, a Swiss industrial automation firm. The Solitaire 2000C was made by GN Rathdown Ltd, a UK-based telephone equipment manufacturer |
| Usage | Supervised |
| Notes | Five main types: |
| PR-06S1 SOLITAIRE 6000 PAYPHONE |  |
| PR-06S2 SOLITAIRE 6000-HS PAYPHONE |  |
| PR-06S3 SOLITAIRE 6000-A PAYPHONE |  |
| PR-06S4 SOLITAIRE 2000 PAYPHONE |  |
| PR-06S5 SOLITAIRE 2000A PAYPHONE |  |
Use of Solitaire Payphones in Australia
| Solitaire Payphones Ltd was a UK-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of coin-operated and programmable payphones. Established on March 1, 2001, the company catered to various environments, including hospitals, care homes, schools, restaurants, supermarkets, airports, and public houses . Product Line and Features Solitaire Payphones offered a diverse range of models to suit different settings: Solitaire 2000 Series: These were “pay-on-answer” models ideal for supervised environments. Features included reverse charge protection, adjustable call charges, and acceptance of various coin types . Solitaire 6000 Series: Designed for both supervised and unsupervised locations, these models offered programmable speed dial buttons and robust enclosures for added security . Notably, the Solitaire 6000 and 6000 High Security models were adapted for use on ships in the Northern Pacific Ocean, allowing crews to communicate with family and friends ashore using token-based systems . Company Closure After over two decades of operation, Solitaire Payphones Ltd ceased trading in February 2024 and applied to be struck off as a company in mid-2024 . Below- Reinforced Solitaire still in service at the Sydney Opera House in 2026. Dial tone but not working unfortunately. |
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