About Talkaphone
WHO WE ARE
Talkaphone® is an emergency communications expert based in Niles, IL. Our blue light phones, area of refuge, and related voice-based communication solutions equip people to immediately reach first responders from all the places where they commute or gather to work, play, and learn. Purpose-built for the rigors of real-world applications, Talkaphone’s versatile solutions draw on decades of product development, manufacturing expertise and steadfast industry partnerships. By working collaboratively with system integrators and their customers at every step—from definition to implementation—we deliver the satisfaction of results at scale with the care of a small business.
Everyday life. Everywhere safe.
Meet The Talkaphone Leadership Team

Steve Johnson

Clarence Wong

Dena Samoska

Tony Legittino
News and Events

March 21, 2025
Talkaphone & Sunflower Labs Announce Partnership to Enhance Security with Emergency Phone + Autonomous Drone IntegrationProven & progressive meet to deliver a real-time monitoring and rapid response solution made for today.

March 21, 2025
Talkaphone to Debut the Brand New VoLTE Retrofit Kit & Partnership with Autonomous Security Drone Company, Sunflower Labs, at ISC West 2025Talkaphone moves forward with its mission to marry trusted solutions with modern technologies NILES, Illinois - Talkaphone, a designer and ...

February 10, 2025
Talkaphone Unveils VoLTE Retrofit Kit, Enabling Cost-Effective Upgrade for Blue Light Phones to 4G LTEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NILES, Illinois - Talkaphone, a designer and manufacturer of industry-leading emergency communications solutions, has announced ...

February 6, 2025
Why it’s Time to Consider POTS Line Replacement for Your Blue Light Phones: Lower Costs, Increase ReliabilityPOTS lines, or Plain Old Telephone Service lines, were historically the cornerstone of voice communication. These copper wires have been in use for ...

January 17, 2025
The Power of Mass Notification Systems in Emergency SituationsIn a world plagued by potential threats and emergency situations, the ability to distribute timely information to large numbers of people quickly is ...

January 13, 2025
What Are the Blue Lights in Parking Lots? Blue Light Phones & The Role in Parking Lot SafetyIn the course of daily life, you’ve likely walked through parking lots or garages and noticed a tall tower or wall mounted device with a blue light ...
Case Studies

August 15, 2019
Palomar CollegeExecutive Summary Palomar College is a two-year public college founded in 1946 and located in San Marcos, California. With 30,000 students enrolled ...

July 30, 2019
Virginia Western Community CollegeVirginia Western Community College: Safety and Security Upgrades

July 30, 2019
Ringling College of Art and DesignRingling College of Art and Design: A Campus Security Perimeter with Talkaphone Towers Executive Summary Ringling College of Art and Design, located ...

July 30, 2019
George Bush International AirportIntegrating Talkaphone at George Bush International Airport

July 30, 2019
University of OtagoThe Evolution of Mass Notification at University of Otago Executive Summary College Campuses around the world offer one of the most varied and ...