Demonstration Callcards
Prior to the widespread rollout of cardphones in Ireland, a select few manufacturers (initially Gemplus and Schlumberger) provided test cards to Telecom eireann which were given to engieers to test the cardphone hardware.
Telecom Eireann Demo 1
This was the very first Telecom Eireann chip based demonstration card. This card was produced by French manufacturer Schlumberger, resulting[...]
Go to Callcard
Telecom Eireann Demo 2
The Demo 2 Callcard was released to cardphone engineers prior to Telecom Eireanns widespread cardphone rollout in the late 1980's, early 199[...]
Go to Callcard
Telecom Eireann Demo 3 "Ireland's First Callcard"
This was the third demonstration Callcard to be produced prior to Telecom Eireann launching their first chipcard, IMI New Ways for the Ninet[...]
Go to Callcard
Telecom Eireann Demo 6
The sixth Demonstration card, this time produced by Schlumberger. As with both Demo 1 and 2 cards, the chipset is installed in the AFNOR pos[...]
Go to Callcard