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Little graph to remind you how unbelievable it is that you can instantly contact someone anywhere on the planet for free (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Whenever I moved into a new place in the '90s, I'd have a phone line installed in my room (I was always a roommate to somebody) and it only ever cost me $12 a month. Special Lifeline Service for poor people.

Not sure why I ever did this since I was never home.

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