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There are classic cars, classic wristwatches, classic books, classic movies, and even classic postage stamps. There's Coca-Cola Classic, a "Classic Macintosh," an "iPod Classic," and countless "Classic" athletic events.

A classic is an item or event that represents a major advance over what came before, and that has enduring appeal.

In telephone systems, 1A2 is the classic.

1A2 uses analog, electromechanical technology -- even a MOTOR.

It was developed by Bell Labs, first manufactured by Western Electric and first offered to Bell system customers. 1A2 was licensed and copied by other manufacturers. It quickly became ubiquitous in businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, military bases, and large homes.

Although the technology has been apparently obsolete since the 1970s, and no company makes 1A2 phones anymore, thousands of 1A2 phones are still in daily use. They're used by people, businesses and government agencies which have simply seen no need to replace them, or can't afford to replace them.

Other people -- charmed by the classic technology and ease of understanding -- install, maintain and use 1A2 phone systems because they are FUN. Just as some audiophiles prefer the sound of an analog vacuum tube amplifier, 1A2 has a cult following consisting of phone geeks and other fans of not-quite-the-latest technology.

David Letterman has used a classic 6-button 1A2 phone on the desk of his TV set for years, and recently we sold the same type of phone for use on the Jimmy Kimmel and Ellen DeGeneres shows.

While the former makers of 1A2 equipment are no longer in that part of the telecom business, product development has not stopped. Our company offers a bright red 6-button 1A2 phone that was never available in the "olden days."

This website is dedicated to the preservation of 1A2 phone systems, by providing information, advice and equipment.