{"product_id":"telecarte-120-unites-minicom-3612-france-telecom-vintage-puce-minitel","title":"Vintage France Télécom 3612 Minicom 120-unit phone card, chip, Minitel","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 listing is for an old France Télécom phone card, as shown in the photo. It is a standard-format chip card, identifiable by the inscription \"TÉLÉCARTE 120\" in the upper right, indicating a capacity of 120 units. The front features a blue background with a cloud pattern and clear inscriptions: \"MINICOM TAPEZ 3612\" in blue letters, as well as an illustration of a Minitel terminal in the lower right. A gold chip logo is clearly visible on the left, characteristic of French phone cards from the late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card highlights the \"MINICOM\" service, a messaging service accessible via Minitel by dialing 3612. The inscription \"Le service de correspondance par Minitel de France Télécom\" specifies its primary use, typical of promotional phone cards distributed in the 80s and 90s to support the rise of Minitel in France. The rectangular shape, the typical graphics of the era, and the glossy finish are clearly observable on the shown side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration of the Minitel, faithful to its original design, makes this card an iconic object in the history of French telecommunications. The dominant colors are light blue and white, with touches of gold for the chip. The card appears to be in good visual condition, with no scratches or major apparent defects on the photographed side. No serial number or validity date is visible on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of phone card, single-use or rechargeable, was used to make calls from public phone booths equipped with chip readers. The advertising motifs and the promotion of the Minitel service bear witness to a pivotal period in French telecoms, just before the massive arrival of mobile phones. The card is placed on a gold fabric, which enhances its visual appeal and color contrasts.\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 has a good general appearance, with no major observable defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Minitel, launched by France Télécom in 1982, was one of the first videotex services in the world and allowed millions of French people to access online services long before the Internet. The \"3612 Minicom\" service was an iconic messaging system, particularly popular in the 80s and 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique phone card, France Télécom phone card, vintage chip card, Minitel 3612, Minicom, phone card, 90s telecom, advertising card, French phonecard, gold chip, France Telecom collectible, chip phone card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54249984131399,"sku":"ff2bc93c-08be-4569-8f0a-4463e09fd0d7","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_54dd61d5-d79e-4245-bb0a-f99a692f11df.jpg?v=1782700558","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-120-unites-minicom-3612-france-telecom-vintage-puce-minitel","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}