{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-france-telecom-50-unites-vintage-signal-d-appel-annees-90","title":"France Telecom 50-unit vintage Calling Card from the 90s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage France Telecom phone card, chip model, seen here in its \"Signal d’Appel\" (Call Signal) version. This type of card, also called a \"télécarte,\" was used in French public phone booths in the 1990s. The front shown features a color photograph of a smiling woman talking on the phone, against a neutral background, with the mention \"SIGNAL D’APPEL\" at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden chip, characteristic of electronic memory phone cards, is clearly visible on the left side of the card. At the bottom left is the mention \"TELECARTE 50\", indicating a capacity of 50 units, a standard value for this type of card from that era. The \"FRANCE TELECOM\" logo is clearly printed at the bottom right, highlighting the authenticity and origin of the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the card has a smooth and shiny appearance, typical of the laminated cards of this generation. The colors are well preserved, with a marked contrast between the light background and the warm tones of the portrait. No major defects are visible on the front shown: no apparent scratches, nor chips or notable signs of wear on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual highlighted – a woman on the phone – illustrates the \"Signal d’Appel\" theme, typical of France Telecom's communication campaigns of the 1990s. The entire composition, from the graphics to the typography, reflects the advertising style of the decade. The card is placed on a golden fabric, highlighting its colors and shiny appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe phone card presented is an emblematic object in the history of French telecommunications, often sought after for its design representative of the pre-Orange France Telecom period and for the nostalgia of public telephones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Front visible in very good visual condition, without notable defects. No elements of the back or unseen edges are described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e France Telecom chip phone cards were introduced in France as early as 1983, gradually replacing telephone tokens. Their production peaked in the 1990s, with millions of copies issued on various themes, often used as advertising or commemorative supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging, professional AFW service to ensure the security of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: télécarte France Telecom, vintage chip card, old phone card, Signal d’Appel, 90s, phonecard France, telecom collectible, retro telephony, advertising card, electronic chip, France Telecom card, French phone card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324343079239,"sku":"86ef39cf-6fee-46e3-9a3a-ca6f345b1b41","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6db9a782-01a7-4407-822d-eaaad395b293.jpg?v=1783751357","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-france-telecom-50-unites-vintage-signal-d-appel-annees-90","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}