Nation at Your Fingertips, The (1951)

Discusses the evolution of telephone service in America, highlighting the city of Englewood, New Jersey, as the first town to implement a new long-distance dialing system. It details the historical context of the telephone’s development from the 1880s, when it was a novelty, to the 1920s, when dial service became widespread due to increasing demand. The narrative emphasizes the complexity of modern telephone systems, including how calls are processed and billed, and the introduction of area codes to facilitate long-distance communication. Overall, it reflects on the growth of telephone service as a vital aspect of American life.

Keywords
telephone service, Englewood, long-distance dialing, history, 1880s, 1920s, dial service, area codes, communication, technology evolution

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