telecom@ucbvax.ARPA (07/12/85)
From: Moderator <Telecom-REQUEST@MIT-XX.ARPA>
TELECOM Digest Thursday, July 11, 1985 11:41PM
Volume 5, Issue 5
Today's Topics:
Alternate Payphones
Re: wanted= coin phone
Re: TELECOM Digest V5 #4
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Date: 10 Jul 85 19:08:00 EDT
From: "Gold::SHADOW" <shadow@gold.decnet>
Subject: Alternate Payphones
With the FCC's easing of payphone specs, many companies have come out with
third party non-Bell type pphones. These do not need the support of the
Telephone Company in order to process calls, thus the BOC doesnt get any of
your revenues. These are intended for bars and such where the payphone is
placed on a normal standard phone line.Thpayphone can make calls anywhere
but wont allow the mouthpiece to be turned on unle the customer puts money
in. Many models have restrictions to prevent calls to 976 numbers and others
that dont require the person to speak.
One company that advertises these types of payphones is
Gladwin Inc. of Oakwood Georgia at (404) 536-6023.
Many other companies have their own products as well.
A side note, here in New Jersey the state telephone regulatory body has ruled
that these phones can only be placed where alternate normal BOC phones do not
exist at New Jersey Bell's request.
Look into this as a alternate means of having a pay phone of your own without
letting the BOC taking your profits. These types of phones dont neeecialc
pho lines of any type, any standard phone line will do. They are installable
in most states, check with the state gulatory body before you run off and ge
get one.
Any e know any more details about these phones or tse multi-carrier ones
you see at airports and the like? I have actualleen a few of these non-BOC
phones in various restaurants and the like here in New Jersey.
Shadow@RU-AIM
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From: dual!qantel!stv@Berkeley
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 85 00:26:34 pdt
Subject: Re: wanted= coin phone
Here is the text of a magazine ad. I know nothing more about the
products than this.
TONK-A-PHONE - OWN YOUR OWN PAY PHONE
For local calls only. Toll restrictor prevents customers
from making long distance phone calls and operator assisted
calls. 25 cents per call...accepts quarters only. Simple
to install--just hang pay phone on wall using mounting
holes and plug cord into phone jack. Full one year
warranty. 93% of all pay phone calls placed are local
calls. Fantastic return on investment. 100% stainless
steel cabinet. Dealers/distributors inquiries invited.
American made. Manufactured by Tonk-A-Phone, Inc., PO Box
388, Spring Park, MN 55384 (612) 471-0126
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Good news!!! June 15, FCC approved registering
privately-owned long-distance pay telephones!!!
Now FCC Registered #D9WHK13748-CX-T
* For local and long distance calls
* Free emergency "911" capability
* Timed local calls
* Timed long-distance calls
* Touch tone
* Adjustable time on calls
* Works on standard business lines
* Capable with MCI, Sprint, etc.
* LED indicator lights displaying remaining time
* Free "800" call capability
* Time per coin accumulation
* Stainless steel construction
* Full one year warranty
[ address and phone number are the same ]
--
Steve Vance
{dual,hplabs,intelca,nsc,proper}!qantel!stv
dual!qantel!stv@berkeley
Qantel Corporation, Hayward, CA
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Date: Thu, 11 Jul 85 20:54:39 edt
From: MFCF Hardware Lab <ihnp4!watmath!hardware@Berkeley>
Subject: Re: TELECOM Digest V5 #4
In regards to Payphones in your house, I have one. Although Ma Bell doesn't
know about it. (I bought it from a suplus house), It accepts coins before it
will let you dial out. However this is not as fancy as the phones on the
street, since it doesn't return your coin, you can't dial anything without
a quarter, and long distance calls can be made for 25cents also. In order to
get the full features, one needs a dedicated micro on the line, which I don't
have the resources for. However, it is possible to convert the phones from
regular ones into pysdo-pay phones with a little electronic knowledge.
The secret is: Ring and Tip must have the correct polarity before any outgoing
call can be made. A simple electronic switch is all that is needed. If you
need any more information, please send me some mail.
Andrew Rahme
hardware@watmath
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