Transatlantic Telephony - Service and Operating Features

This paper describes some of the differences in operating practice on the two sides of the Atlantic and plans which were worked out for taking account of them in the handling of commercial transoceanic calls. Difference in the language is also another problem which has required solution. Data are included giving an idea as to the extent to which the transatlantic connection was used during its first year, there having been established during this time a total of something over 2,300 connections.