The Nation at Your Fingertips
The Nation at Your Fingertips

The Nation at Your Fingertips

January 01, 1951 | 10 min

Promotional film introducing self-service long-distance dialing using a prototype service in Englewood, New Jersey. Demonstrates how direct dial and the new area code system enable callers to make contact instantly without operator assistance.

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