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The entire AT&T archive channel is really fascinating. There is something about phone switching systems that scratches that nerd itch for me.
by EVdotIO 5y ago
The entire AT&T archive channel is really fascinating. There is something about phone switching systems that scratches that nerd itch for me.
- walrus01 5y agoResearching the full extent of the old AT&T long lines network, the AUTOVON network, L3 carrier systems is a very deep rabbit hole to go down. It's a combination of all the major pre fiber Intercity telecom links in north America plus a lot of amazing military grade underground bunkers in some key locations.
- t3rabytes 5y agoAre there any books on it?
- walrus01 5y agothere's a guy who published a photo book: https://99percentinvisible.org/article/vintage-skynet-atts-abandoned-long-lines-microwave-tower-network/ https://99percentinvisible.org/article/vintage-skynet-atts-a... but I think most of the info is online and from internet-based hobbyists and retired AT&T long lines people who staffed some of these sites.