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My dad grew up with "party lines", as they were called back then, with over 10 lines. The number of rings determined who the call was for and anyone (even in d
by alexpotato 6y ago
My dad grew up with "party lines", as they were called back then, with over 10 lines.
The number of rings determined who the call was for and anyone (even in different houses on the same line) could pick up and listen in or talk on the line.
- DanBC 6y agoSome systems used phased ringi g so only the correct phone would ring, but I'm having trouble finding details. That last party line in the US was taken out in 1991! https://www.numberbarn.com/blog/phone-history-party-lines/ https://www.numberbarn.com/blog/phone-history-party-lines/