The contemporary and stylistic bellissimo video telephone has a slim-line and curvaceous profile complementing most wall furnishings. The soft-touch silicone rubber push buttons are backlit and have clear operating symbols. It is manufactured in white high-impact ABS plastic that imparts high durability and has a 4″” flat tube display with variable contrast and brightness, providing a high definition quality picture. This telephone operates in an innovative electronic mode whereby the supply voltage is stepped up from the controller to achieve proficient operation over long distances.