Abstract:The rapid development of large telephone networks giving a high grade of service between large numbers of telephones in continental areas has laid the foundation for the development of world‐wide telephone service. Beginning in 1927 with the establishment of the first commercial telephone circuit between Europe and North America, intercontinental telephone service has, during the past five years, extended rapidly, and with further extensions already definitely planned, will embrace all of the continents and ma… Show more
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