Pay Phones

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What is a pay phone?

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A pay phone is a public telephone that requires payment, usually with coins, to make a call.

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Where were pay phones usually located?

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In front of stores or on busy streets.

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How do you pay for a call at a pay phone?

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You pay with coins.

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What is a long-distance call?

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A long-distance call is a phone call made to a location that is far away, usually requiring more payment.

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What is a local call?

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A local call is a phone call made to a nearby location, usually costing less than a long-distance call.

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What do you need to do to make a long-distance call?

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You may need to dial zero to speak to an operator and it usually requires more coins.

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What is the purpose of the glass box around some pay phones?

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To provide privacy for the caller.

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What colors were pay phones typically?

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They were often black and silver.

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What shape were pay phones usually?

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They were long like a shoe box.

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Can you use a credit card at a pay phone?

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Some pay phones accept credit cards, but many only accept coins.