Vintage France Telecom TELECARTE 50 Chip Phone Card 90s

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Description

This smart card telephone card, visible in the photo, is an authentic "TELECARTE 50" from France Telecom Equipements. It features a front with the emblematic graphics of the 1990s, with a blue, white, and orange gradient background, enhanced by a green area at the bottom. The "FRANCE TELECOM EQUIPEMENTS" logo is clearly printed on the lower right, accompanied by a stylized telephone keypad pictogram.

In the upper left, the gold electronic chip is clearly visible, characteristic of public-use telephone cards from that era. White text on a blue and orange background states: "The new commercial brand for EGT's fax machines, radiotelephones, and answering machines." This mention, as well as the overall design, indicates production typical of the early to late 1990s, during the technological transition of telecommunications in France.

The mention "TELECARTE 50" appears in black on a white cartridge in the lower left of the card, indicating a capacity of 50 units, standard for this type of item. The card's surface has a smooth and glossy appearance, with no apparent embossed pattern on the visible side.

The corners are rounded, in accordance with the smart cards of the time. The vibrant colors and graphic style highlight France Telecom's visual identity of the period, before the widespread adoption of mobile phones. No other text or number appears on the visible side, apart from the elements mentioned.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The card, as visible in the photo, shows no cracks or chips on the front. Some traces of use or micro-scratches may be present, typical of an old, handled telephone card.

Did you know? Smart card telephone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and reached their peak in the 90s, before being gradually replaced by mobile phones. France Telecom, the main national operator, issued several limited and thematic series, some of which are now sought after for their historical and graphic value.

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