{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-france-telecom-sillage-telecarte-120-vintage-retro-minitel","title":"France Telecom Sillage Télécarte 120 vintage retro Minitel phone card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis smart card telephone card, visible in the photo, is an authentic copy published by France Telecom in the \"Sillage\" series. It is a 120-unit telephone card, recognizable by the mention \"Télécarte 120\" at the top right. The card features a colorful visual showing a Minitel answering machine, placed on a desk in a retro atmosphere typical of the 1990s, with dynamic framing and warm hues in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the main side, the card presents a solid blue background on the left with the France Telecom logo, the rectangular golden chip, and the inscription: \"Le Téléphone Répondeur Minitel par France Télécom.\" The title \"SILLAGE\" is also clearly visible at the top left, confirming its belonging to a thematic series launched by the historic operator. On the right, a printed photograph illustrates the flagship product of the time, highlighting the technological design of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface finish is glossy, with sharp reflections under the light, and the print remains clear, with no major visible wear on the presented side. The rounded edges are typical of French smart cards from this decade. No chips or deep scratches appear on the provided image, attesting to a good presentation condition for an object of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card only shows one side in the photo; thus, only the information and patterns visible on the front are described here. The whole evokes the world of French telecommunications at the end of the 20th century, with graphics faithful to the aesthetics of the 90s, a key period for advertising and utilitarian objects like phone cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis phone card, in standard credit card format, is an emblematic object from the France Telecom years, sought after by lovers of retro design and objects related to the history of the telephone and Minitel in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Used item, sold as is. Shows very good visual preservation on the photographed side, with no apparent notable defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The smart card phone card was introduced in France as early as 1983 by France Telecom, quickly becoming a privileged medium for communication and advertising. The \"Sillage\" cards highlighted the technological innovations of the time, such as Minitel, a precursor to the French internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e: Fast shipping, careful packaging, and tracked delivery by a professional seller specializing in vintage and retro items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old telephone card, France Telecom phone card, Sillage, vintage phonecard, retro smart card, Minitel, 90s telecom, 120-unit phone card, telecom advertising object, France Telecom collectible, old phone card, Minitel card, 90s advertising\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54276915429703,"sku":"a3e53e16-cf77-4dba-9916-2307e58b48c7","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_4d65daf5-981b-4a11-aa41-277524b6c687.jpg?v=1783019873","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-france-telecom-sillage-telecarte-120-vintage-retro-minitel","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}