telefonikeskjaamu
Telefonikeskjaamu is an Estonian term that translates to "telephone exchange" or "switchboard." Historically, it referred to a physical location where telephone operators manually connected calls by physically plugging and unplugging cords. These exchanges were essential for the early development of telecommunications, allowing individuals to communicate with each other over long distances.
The role of the telephone operator was crucial. They would receive incoming calls, identify the desired party,
While the term "telefonikeskjaamu" might still be used colloquially, the physical manual exchange is largely a