Telephone World

 
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Telephone World

Telephone World is a hobby website devoted to the mysterious device known as the Telephone. People have used “the phone” for more than 140 years, yet very few of us know what goes on behind the scenes when we make or receive a phone call. This website should help enlighten you on this useful yet mysterious device that is in most every home and business in the industrialized world.

 

What’s New

 

T-Mobile shuts down 2G network

August 3, 2026

From the “I didn’t even know it was still around” department. Apparently T-Mobile in the USA shut down their 2G network on Monday August 3, 2026. Were there any customers on the 2G network? Was this the original 2G that T-Mobile had, or was this something they inherited from Sprint? Either way, sad to see […]
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Joybubbles Documentary

April 9, 2026

(Admin note: I actually talked to Joybubbles a few times before his passing in 2007.) Famous Phone Phreaker Joybubbles is now in a documentary that is being showcased at several viewings throughout the US. I do not know if or when it will be available for wide release. https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/joybubbles-documentary-rachael-morrison-interview
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