Im hearing music and text from other people thru my speakers

Last Call · Mar 10, 2022

Rideandrepair said: ↑

I’m talking about modern day cell phone calls. Party lines were a shared land line, at a discount price. My wife tells of a time they had one. Her Moms trying to call the fire department, to report a neighbors house on fire. The Lady on the line accused her of Lying. Basically 2 households, total strangers shared a line. Either could eavesdrop if desired. Lol. Phone bills were typically $10-$12 a month back then. Local calls only. Long distance was a big deal, that cost extra. A whole lot extra. A couple short long distance Calls would double or triple the monthly bill easily.
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We had a party line when I was real little .. I remember my dad driving to town to use a pay ph if he was calling long distance because it was cheaper

Rideandrepair · Mar 10, 2022

We’d call the operator from a pay phone, say we were disconnected, and get connected for free. It was your choice, they’d send you a check for .10 if you wanted. Could also use a washer instead of a coin, in most phones and Vending Machines. Called it using a Slug.

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