Answer:

PHONE

AnswerCrossword Clue
PHONECellular device
PHONECall up
PHONECellular caller
PHONEConversation piece
PHONEMake a call
PHONEOmnipresent ringer
PHONEGizmo patented by Bell
PHONEE.T.'s contraption
PHONECall
PHONECell, maybe
PHONEWords with tag or home
PHONEMany a cell
PHONECell or mobile follower
PHONERing
PHONEIt may be clipped to a belt
PHONECell, for one
PHONECaller's device, and word that can precede the ends of the answers to starred clues
PHONEText alternative
PHONEWord after cell or wall
PHONE.. tag
PHONECellular transmitter
PHONE"E.T. .. home"
PHONEApp-using device
PHONEIt has a ring to it
PHONEGet on the horn
PHONE... tag
PHONEBell invention
PHONEBell's invention
PHONEBob Newhart prop
PHONEGive a ring
PHONEHands-free ...
PHONEMobile thing
PHONETelemarketing tool
PHONEGive a buzz
PHONEOne can be called on it
PHONECommunications device described by the first words of the puzzle's four longest answers
PHONEContact, in a way
PHONEIt may be handsfree
PHONEDial up
PHONEIt helps you stay connected