| Name | J-800 outdoor booth |
| Date | c. 1980 |
| Manufacturer | Industries Jaro Inc. |
| Usage | Phone Booth- very popular model |
Development of the Jaro J-800 booth
| The Jaro J-800 booth was one of the company’s more robust outdoor payphone enclosures, produced in the 1990s and 2000s for PTTs and carriers in Europe and export markets. Construction & Design Material: Built in anodized aluminum extrusions with infill panels of tempered safety glass. This gave it a clean, modern look while also being corrosion-resistant. Style: A semi-enclosed kiosk, larger than a simple hood but smaller than a walk-in cabin. It provided real weather protection but was meant for outdoor sidewalks, not full step-inside booths. Door: Generally doorless (for accessibility, vandalism resistance, and easier maintenance). Lighting & Signage: Integrated roof-mounted lighting and an illuminated “TELEPHONE” acrylic sign, often with photo-cell control. Features & Options Mounting: Could be installed as a stand-alone unit on a pedestal or against a wall. Acoustic/Privacy: Some versions had polycarbonate side wings or acoustic panels to shield sound. Customization: Offered in multiple finishes and graphics packages depending on the carrier’s branding. Use & Distribution Installed in France and other European countries, and exported to places where Jaro had contracts, including parts of the Middle East. The J-800 was part of the same design generation as Jaro’s Diamond booth (1996) and the J-400 series, so it shares a common family look—rectilinear anodized frames, clear glass, illuminated signage. Context in Jaro’s Lineup Earlier Jaro booths (e.g., J-300/400) were smaller hoods or enclosures. The J-800 was aimed at sites needing weather protection and a more “booth-like” street presence but without the expense or footprint of a full walk-in cabin. |
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