In a lucid dream two days ago, I was looking for a "lucidity pill." It's a technique where you take a pill you believe to make you lucid dream.

Anyways, I picked up my old cell phone that I keep on my dresser, pressed zero and said "Hello, Operator? I'd like to order a lucidity pill." I put the phone in my pocket and walked off. Later, it did a little ringtone and I pulled it out. I pressed a little button on it that said "Email" and a little drawer popped out of the bottom containing the pill.

Anyways, I'm sure there are many other ways to use phones and the operator.

I'm also thinking the operator character might be used to communicate with your subconscious. Maybe.