Robert Ammerman wrote:
>>> Years ago, it was also common to have a transformer that put low
>>> voltage AC on the black/yellow telephone pair for lighting the keypad
>>> on the princess phones.
>>>       
>> Was that a hack by any chance, Chris? I seem to recall Ma Bell
>> charging a hefty monthly  fee for a lighted dial, once upon a time...
>>
>> Jack
>>     
>
> Remember, we are talking about the company that charged several dollars per 
> month rent/service contract for the *wire* in your home! Yeah, when you got 
> a lighted dial it was often via a small plug-in transformer supplied by Ma. 
> And you paid "rent" on that transformer every single month. What a racket!
>
> -- Bob Ammerman
> RAm Systems
>
>   
Apparently, many people are STILL paying rent for Ma Bell phones they 
don't even have anymore!  With all the charges on the bill is a line for 
a few dollars for "equipment" that people overlook.

Jon


-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist