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What is a teletypewriter?

What is a teletypewriter? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. An electromechanical communications device consisting of a typewriter keyboard and printer together with a punched paper tape reader/writer and connection to a modem so that information may be sent and received over a telephone system.
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If you have a hearing or speech impairment and use a teletypewriter, for enquiries call 1-800-665-0354 and an agent at our bilingual enquiry service can help you.
The invention of the teletypewriter and its development of the teleprinter, linked to the telegraph system, added a further dimension to communications.
Another area of concern is the lack of access to teletypewriter facilities in airports, railway stations and booking services.
In addition a system of holding teletypewriter conferences was developed.
This operation was performed in reverse using a copy of the paper tape at the receiving teletypewriter to decrypt the cipher.
To provide effective service to our customers with hearing disabilities, our BMO Bank of Montreal Direct Banking Client Services Centre is equipped with a teletypewriter device.

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