A remotely controlled speaker phone actuated by an infrared remote control. The housing for the phone includes three angularly disposed front surfaces, each surface carrying speakers, microphones, and an infrared sensor. The infrared remote control is used to actuate the phone from any location in the room where the phone is located. Speaker volume control and speed dialing of preset numbers including 911 are also provided on the remote control. The phone may be wall-mounted, or it may be carried on a mobile base. The remote control may be attached to a key chain or wristband so that it will always be readily accessible to the user.