50 Years Ago’

50 years ago, Telephone rates were being increased in Tuscaloosa.

Monthly basic rates for residential telephones for one party were raised from $4.60 to $5 a month; two party rates increased from $3.75 to $4.10; four-and eight-party rates increased from $3.10 to $3.40 per month. Just look at the rates different today and 50 years ago.