This is also semi true in the US. There was a small recording window to say your name for the opposing party when dialing collect. Resulted in such wonders as

This is also semi true in the US. There was a small recording window to say your name for the opposing party when dialing collect. Resulted in such wonders as a famous "itsbobwehadababyitsaboy" commercial . https://youtu.be/9JxhTnWrKYs https://youtu.be/9JxhTnWrKYs