{"product_id":"telecarte-france-telecom-120-unites-vintage-puce-telephone-le-fil-de-la-vie","title":"Télécarte France Télécom 120 unit vintage, chip, \"Telephone the thread of life\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a 120-unit France Télécom chip phonecard, visually typical of French productions from the late 20th century. The card features an illustrated scene in warm tones showing a man and a woman in a lighted interior, probably around a telephone, evoking the importance of the telephone in daily life. The entire visual is dominated by a golden yellow and orange background, enhancing the warm and retro aspect of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the visible side, the mention \"TELECARTE 120\" is clearly visible in the top right, indicating its original capacity. To the right, an insert specifies the pricing conditions: \"WEEKDAY EVENING DISCOUNT RATES START AT 6:00 PM\". In the bottom left, a slogan is printed: \"Telephone, the thread of life.\" The historical \"FRANCE TELECOM\" logo appears in the bottom right, with the characteristic graphics of the era. A gold electronic chip is integrated on the left side, a typical element of French phonecards from the 1990s and 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card's surface, smooth and shiny, shows some reflections under light, with no major visible defects on this side. The printing is clear, the texts perfectly legible, and the colors well-preserved. No chips, noticeable scratches, or apparent signs of wear on the illustrated side. The card is placed on a satin yellow fabric, which highlights its colors and its collectible aspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis France Télécom phonecard falls into the category of advertising and utilitarian objects from the 1990s, sought after for their iconic value and retro design. The visual elements and slogan reflect France Télécom's institutional communication during this period, with an immediately recognizable aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card visible here is an authentic example from the pre-mass mobile telephony era, when chip phonecards were essential for making calls from public phone booths in France. All inscriptions and visuals clearly evoke this era, both in graphic style and in the wording of the messages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Used item, sold as is. Visible side in very good apparent condition, with no major defects observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e France Télécom chip phonecards were introduced in the 1980s and had their heyday in the 1990s. They were used in public telephone booths and were often the subject of limited or thematic series, quickly becoming collector's items. The slogan \"Telephone, the thread of life\" and family-oriented visuals were used to emphasize the importance of telephone service in French society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e: Careful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed. Professional seller specializing in vintage and antique items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: France Télécom phonecard, vintage telephone card, chip phonecard, smart card, 90s telecom, public phone, advertising object, phonecard collection, France Telecom card, electronic chip, collectible card, retro phone card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256249962823,"sku":"5add8dab-e334-4258-b255-9a960206766e","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_af2c328c-90e5-4373-8770-3b47c3529ca8.jpg?v=1782776521","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-france-telecom-120-unites-vintage-puce-telephone-le-fil-de-la-vie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}