Link: How AT&T created the most iconic phone ever

For decades, the Western Electric 500 was the standard phone across the United States, familiarly known as The Phone. Its design is so iconic that it even influenced the phone app icon on modern iPhones.

On the "Version History" podcast, David Pierce, alongside Nilay Patel and Tim Wu, delves into the narrative of this classic device.

They explore AT&T's monopoly in the telephone industry, which allowed them to dictate the standard household phone.

The dominance of the Western Electric 500 symbolizes AT&T at the height of its power, showcasing how ingrained the company was in American homes.

This episode marks the end of the third season of "Version History," with promises to return after six weeks with more intriguing stories.

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