Operator-Assisted Calls: In many cases, telephone calls during World War 2 were operator-assisted. This meant that users would first contact an operator by dialing a specific number, who would then connect the call to the desired recipient. This added an extra step and delay to the call process.
Party Lines: To conserve resources, party lines were frequently used during the war. This meant that multiple users shared the same telephone line, with each user having a specific "ring" or number of rings assigned to them.
Long-Distance Calls: Long-distance calls were expensive and difficult to make during World War 2 due to the limited number of available circuits. Calls might take hours or even days to complete, and often required advance reservations.
Telegrams and Letters: Telegrams and written letters remained important means of communication during the war, especially for long-distance or overseas correspondence.