Helistused
Helistused is an Estonian term that denotes the sounds used to indicate an incoming call or notification on a telecommunication device. In English, the broad equivalent is ring tone or ringing, and helistused can refer to both the audible alert itself and the collection of tones available on a device, including the default system tone and user-selected custom tones. The term appears in discussions of telecommunications in Estonia and is used to describe the audible interface cues that accompany calls, texts, and app alerts.
The concept encompasses single tones as well as whole libraries of tones, including polyphonic and digital
Usage and cultural aspects include personal expression through tone selection and the practical need to manage
In practice, helistused are adjusted through sound or ringtone settings on devices, reflecting a balance between