{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-vintage-france-telecom-3614-telecarte-50-unites-annees-90","title":"Vintage France Telecom 3614 Télécarte 50-unit phone 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\u003eThis vintage phone card, known as a \"Télécarte,\" is a model issued by France Telecom and identifiable by the prominent \"3614\" on its front. It features an iconic visual from the 90s: a woman in profile using a black Minitel-type computer terminal, with a screen displaying \"TELECOM\" and a small graphic panda motif, typical of French computer design from that period. In the background, a domestic interior is visible with a blue lamp and a modern painting, enhancing the scene's retro aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card predominantly uses muted colors, dominated by shades of grey, blue, and beige, while the gold-yellow fabric presentation support highlights its contrasts. The upper right corner features an electronic chip, characteristic of the microprocessor phone cards used in France in the 80s and 90s. The inscription \"TELECARTE 50\" appears vertically on the right side, indicating it is a 50-unit card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphics and typography, as well as the depicted scene, are typical of France Telecom communication from the late 20th century, particularly around the Minitel service and phone numbers starting with \"3614.\" The card is rectangular with rounded corners, a glossy surface, and a smooth, apparently unembossed appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible inscriptions include: \"3614,\" \"FRANCE TELECOM,\" \"TELECARTE 50.\" The visual highlights the domestic use of Minitel, a strong symbol of French telecom culture before the internet era. No major defects are visible on the displayed side, which appears in good overall condition, without notable scratches or missing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis phone card is for any buyer looking for an authentic piece of French telecommunications, ideal for illustrating the history of Minitel or enhancing a vintage 80s-90s themed decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects, the chip appears intact, and the visual is clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Minitel, used in France from 1982 to 2012, was one of the first videotex services in the world. France Telecom phone cards, like this one, were widely distributed in the 80s and 90s, a period when the number \"3614\" was synonymous with major interactive services accessible via Minitel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be shipped quickly with careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: vintage phone card, France Télécom phone card, 3614 minitel, vintage chip card, phonecard, 90s card, retro telecom, Télécarte 50 units, France advertising card, old chip card, France Telecom card, phone collection card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54295564255559,"sku":"4ff40367-f5ed-47fc-99d7-e4fa35b998a0","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_df730051-da1a-4839-b710-ff0490f3335b.jpg?v=1783309441","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-vintage-france-telecom-3614-telecarte-50-unites-annees-90","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}