The use and evolution of the telephone in 1950 - 1970 illustrates how integral the telephone had become to the lives of most citizens. The presentation format for the following audio tracks was chosen in order to mimic the use of the phone during this time period. A short survey has also been inlcuded to guage the current use of the pay phone. Scroll down and share your views about the pay phone.

1946 - 1953 - The first car phones

Car phones from sheljon

All images retrieved from: http://www.wb6nvh.com/MTSfiles/Carphone1.htm

1956 - Transatlantic Cable (TAT 1)

Transatlantic cable from sheljon

Photo credit: http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2009/04/17/gallery-an-illustrat.html

1960 - Millionth pay telephone installed

Phone booths from sheljon

All images retrieved from: http://www.2600.com/phones/newindex.khtml

Late 1960s  - Severe customer service problems

Customer service problems from sheljon

Photo credit: http://www.privateline.com/mt_telephonehistory/