Vintage France Télécom Télécarte 50 phone card Alphapage chip

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Description: This phone card, visible in the photo, is a 50-unit Télécarte issued by France Télécom. The front shown features a predominantly blue visual with a background depicting a desk, a pen, and a pager, illustrating the theme of mobile communication. In the upper right corner, the "France Télécom" logo is visible, along with the mention "TÉLÉCARTE 50" on the left. The golden chip, typical of French phone cards, is clearly visible and integrated in the bottom left.

The design includes the phrase "Alphapage, you move and the world follows you," indicating an advertising collaboration with the Alphapage service, related to 1990s mobility. The card has a smooth plastic finish, a typical aspect of these chip cards. The inscriptions are clear and legible, and the card shows no apparent folds or chips on the visible side.

The graphic design, with its blue tones and arrangement, is characteristic of the style of French phone cards from the late 20th century. This type of card was used in public phone booths and is now an iconic object from the pre-widespread mobile telephony era.

Also notable are the customer signature area printed on the card, as well as a visual of a pager, reinforcing the theme of mobile communication. The overall visual condition of the shown side is good, with no significant scratches or excessive wear.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. Only the front is visible in the photo; no major defects are observable on this side.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s by France Télécom, gradually replacing phone tokens. They became a popular advertising medium and a collector's item, with special series and limited editions.

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