MetaFilter posts tagged with phones and Telephones

Ladies in Waiting...

hadjiboy — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:10:33 -0800

Before the advent of Cellular phones and the internet, cities around the world were entwined with a series of webs hanging precariously overhead. Their function: to relay messages from one part of town to the next. And the pioneers who were put in charge of this arduous task--the Switchboard Operators. The first choice for this new source of employment was a disappointing failure, not surprisingly, but then a new breed of worker emerged on the scene. These hardworking individuals were the epitome of good behaviour and gritty determination. Patient and understanding, they were always expected to fulfill their tasks, no matter what the cost. And, to their credit--they are still remembered today for the unique place they held in some peoples hearts.

Flashy Friday

Mr Bluesky — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:28:40 -0800

Badgers and Bananas. A Flashy Friday contribution mon amis. So we got the Badgers, here's the Cussing CeleBriteez (Yes re-post and NSFW) and finally Fingertips! Do I really need to explain the connection..come on!

The Old Telephone Company

hama7 — Fri, 12 Mar 2004 13:41:19 -0800

The Old Telephone Company, Essex, England

damn telemarketers

djspicerack — Thu, 27 Feb 2003 05:31:16 -0800

Thought you were rid of the telemarketers? Perhaps not. It looks like they're fighting back to items like the TeleZapper that fake telemarketers into thinking your phone is disconnected by playing the three tones you get if your phone doesn't work. Castel, Inc claims their DirectQuest software defeats devices like Telezapper by reading the connect messages delivered by your public switched telephone network. Fave quote - “It’s a privacy arms race.." Will this ever end?

Choosing a Cell Phone Service

grrarrgh00 — Thu, 23 Jan 2003 10:00:38 -0800

Among the most confusing dilemmas facing today's consumer is the question of which cell phone carrier is right for you. Even though Consumer Reports just published an article rating different carriers, the results are far from conclusive. I've been searching for web resources to cut through all the crap, and I thought I'd share a couple with the MeFi community, since typing "compare cell phone plans" into Google brings up a load of pop-up laden vendors thinly disguised as dispensers of advice.

PhoneScoop.com offers the most comprehensive lists of cell phone features I've seen, a handy comparison tool, and a good number of intelligent user reviews.
LetsTalk.com suffers from a bit of that thinly-disguised-vendor syndrome, but it is useful for comparing different services and getting clearly presented, itemized lists of each service's features. Be wary of the service comparison tool, because it's rather incomplete, but it's a good starting point to compare plans.

Free Electricity from the phone company

shecky57 — Wed, 04 Dec 2002 06:20:37 -0800

Free electricity from the phone company. I already knew that phone lines carry an electrical current, but using it to power devices other than telephones is a new one on me. Some of these are useful, some are interesting, and some are pretty ironic. [via boingboing]

Lanternjmk — Mon, 11 Mar 2002 08:25:04 -0800

Hackers target Cell Phones With the connectivity of cell phones to the internet, hackers have begun to target cell phones, programming prank calls, placing calls to wherever and erasing the software in the phone.

john — Thu, 12 Oct 2000 10:49:12 -0800

The next time you someone with a finger in their ear they might be on the phone.

alan — Tue, 11 Jul 2000 13:50:18 -0800

Kill all the phones. Kill all the phones.

plinth — Wed, 17 May 2000 07:33:15 -0800

Two great products that needed a warped mind to join them into one.