A service that provides the current time and temperature for a specific geographic location via a telephone call. These services historically offered a convenient method to obtain accurate time and temperature readings without requiring specialized equipment. An individual, upon dialing a specified phone number, would receive an automated verbal announcement of the current time and temperature in their vicinity.
Historically, these services served as vital resources for coordinating schedules, planning outdoor activities, and calibrating time-sensitive instruments. Before ubiquitous internet access and smartphones, the reliability and accessibility of these phone-based services were essential. Their accuracy stemmed from connections to master clocks and meteorological sensors, ensuring precise information delivery.