Buy Underground Mine Phones and Mining Telephone Systems

These systems can be divided into older pager systems and more modern leaky-feeder systems, both of which have their own pros and cons depending on the operation.

Underground Mining Telephones Available from Carroll Technologies

Carroll Technologies supplies a wide range of Page Boss mine phones and underground telephones, designed for use in harsh conditions. Our mining communication solutions include:

• Model 112S/S GEN 11 Page Boss
• Model 112 GEN 11 Page Boss
• Model 118 Desk Phone
• Model 119 Page Boss
• Model 139 Phone Coupler
• Model 111 Page Boss w/ Bullhorn

Paging telephones in mines are battery-powered, hard-wired communication units that use radio signals to send individual audio and text messages. These mine telephones connect underground personnel with surface-level operators, ensuring clear, static communication. While they have a more limited range than leaky-feeder systems, underground page phones are ideal for smaller or shallower mines where communication needs are more localized.

Leaky Feeder Systems and  Integration

Leaky-feeder systems offer both wired and wireless communication throughout a mine. The leaky feeder cable, a type of coaxial cable with sections of its shielding removed, allows radio signals to “leak” in and out. Stretched across mining tunnels, it acts as an antenna that devices can connect to, greatly extending communication range.

This makes leaky feeder systems a better choice than paging-only setups for large or complex mining operations. Carroll’s minephone offerings from Pyott-Boone Electronics (PBE) can be installed as part of either system, giving mine operators the flexibility to build the ideal communication network.

Portable Underground Communications with the Sybet System

In addition to fixed underground mine phones and leaky feeder systems, Carroll Technologies also offers the Sybet portable communication system as a flexible solution for dynamic underground operations. The Sybet system is ideal for environments where personnel and equipment are frequently relocated, offering reliable portable underground communication without the need for complex infrastructure. This makes it a strong complement or alternative to traditional mining telephone systems, especially in smaller mines, development headings, or temporary work zones where installing permanent underground phones isn’t practical.

Mine Phones for All Environments

The PBE Gen 2 underground mining phone (Model 112) is a two-way radio mine phone that works with both pager and leaky feeder systems. It’s part of PBE’s advanced range, supporting proximity alerts, gas monitoring, and both text and voice communication.

Models 118 desktop mining phones are best suited for control rooms at the surface level and feature battery backups to maintain functionality during power outages.

The Model 139 Page Phone Coupler allows connection between standard page phones and external communication networks.

24/7 Support for Mine Phone Systems

All customers benefit from MinerCare 24/7™, our around-the-clock support line. Whether you’re using underground mine phones, mining phone systems, or integrating a full underground communication network, our team can talk you through issues, assist with network design, and action same-day part deliveries.