1. An end-of-hold notification method comprising: upon activation of end-of-hold notification from a first communication device, (a) activating a targeted speech detector to monitor a communication connection with a second communication device, the targeted speech detector configured specifically to be sensitive to a predetermined end-of-hold word or phrase audibly received from the second communication device over the communication connection, and (b) providing a signal to the second communication device upon activation of the end-of-hold notification mechanism to indicate such activation, wherein the signal provided to the second communication device specifies the predetermined word or phrase; after detection of the predetermined word or phrase by the targeted speech detector, such detection indicating an end-of-hold condition, providing an indication to a user of the first communication device to indicate that communication with the second communication device can be resumed; and resuming communication between the first communication device and the second communication device.