Vintage France Télécom 120-unit Minicom Minitel phone card 90s

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This listing is for a vintage "Télécarte 120" France Télécom phone card, illustrating the MINICOM service associated with the famous Minitel. The card features a blue design with cloud patterns and a stylized Minitel computer on the right, typical of 1990s French technological design. The inscription "MINICOM TAPEZ 3612" (MINICOM DIAL 3612) occupies a large part of the visible face, accompanied by the mention "Le service de correspondance par Minitel de France Télécom" (France Télécom's Minitel correspondence service) at the bottom. The top left corner features a golden electronic chip, characteristic of prepaid unit phone cards from that era.

The visible side also displays "TELECARTE 120" in the upper right, indicating the original number of call units available. The dominant colors are light blue and white, with touches of beige-grey on the Minitel illustration. The print is sharp, with no apparent defects on the front. No other logos or brands are visible on this side.

The card is photographed on a golden fabric, accompanied by a white capped object (probably a stylus), which is not included in the title as it is not an integral part of the phone card. No signs of wear, scratches, or major defects are visible on the photographed surface, suggesting good preservation on the front. The graphic style, typography, and presence of the Minitel clearly place this card in the 90s, an emblematic period for the rise of Minitel in France.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible face shows no notable defects (no chips, scratches, or apparent stains in the photo). General condition consistent with moderate use or careful preservation.

Did you know? The first chip phone card was launched in France in 1983 by France Télécom, revolutionizing access to phone booths. Minitel, meanwhile, was one of the world's first interactive networks, prefiguring the Internet, and the MINICOM service allowed electronic messages to be sent before the rise of mass-market email.

AFW Reassurance

Fast and careful shipping with professional packaging. Seller specializing in vintage and collectible items.

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