Answering phones "talking" vs "speaking"

[Stephen Tashi]

In watching old (USA) films from the 1930's an 1940's, characters who answer phones often use the work "talking" when they identify themselves, as in "Jed Truntree talking". By contrast, it seems more natural to me to use the word "speaking" , as in "Jed Truntree speaking". Which verb is more prevalent in that context nowadays? - "talking" or "speaking"?

 

[Mark44]

In watching old (USA) films from the 1930's an 1940's, characters who answer phones often use the work "talking" when they identify themselves, as in "Jed Truntree talking". By contrast, it seems more natural to me to use the word "speaking" , as in "Jed Truntree speaking". Which verb is more prevalent in that context nowadays? - "talking" or "speaking"?

I would say "speaking." I don't recall seeing any movies in which someone answered the phone saying, "talking."

 

[phinds]

I've never heard anyone say "talking"

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

I would also say "speaking" is more common. "Talking" sounds a little strange.

 

[BillTre]

Or
this is Jed Truntree, or
Jed Truntree here.