History speed dial 1965 [telecom]

Nov 12, 2019 0 Replies

Bell offered two devices for speed-dialing.



The first was a magnetic tape device with a high capacity. The caller would speed through an indexed directory. Known as Magicall.



The second was using a plastic punched card that was inserted in a reader. Known as the Card Dialer.



Here's an ad for them:



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Also, on pg 16 of the same issue is an ad by Executone for an intercom. A benefit was taking internal traffic away from the expensive rented telephone company system.



Opposite (pg 17) is a summary ad by General Telephone & Electronics. In fine print it mentions its Automatic Electric subsidiary.


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