An adaptable user interface and method thereof for a subscriber device (FIG. 1, FIG. 2 et sequence) includes a plurality of keys (205, 207) arranged and constructed to be configured in one of a first configuration (FIG. 2) and a second configuration (FIG. 3); and a controller 105, coupled to the plurality of keys, operable to: detect when the plurality of keys are in the first configuration or second configuration and if so, control the subscriber device to perform a first function or second function corresponding to the detected configuration.