This may be the last Step by Step switch on the North American Public Switched Network! Discovered in late 2024, this is definitely a gem for telephone enthusiasts! We’re not quite sure, but this is definitely quite a find! The Area Code and Prefix are 386-443 and is in the DeBary, Florida ratecenter.
According to telco records, this switch is a WECO 355 Step by Step and is located in Longwood, FL.
The following page are examples of sounds & recordings from this switch collected in April 2025.
Ringback Tone (443-2365)
Busy (443-2333)
The busy signal is talkable!
Milliwatt Test (443-7315)
Notice the faint cross-talk
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