Description:

These collectible phone cards from AT&T’s TeleTicket service prominently feature the iconic McDonald’s Big Mac Extra Value Meal on the front. Each card showcases a detailed photograph of a classic Big Mac hamburger, accompanied by a generous serving of golden, crispy French fries nestled in their signature red and yellow McDonald’s carton. Behind the food items, the unmistakable red Coca-Cola cup with its white script logo completes the meal presentation. The image is framed by pastel lilac and purple borders, while the famed Golden Arches logo appears in the corner, reinforcing the branding. The text "Big Mac® Extra Value Meal" clearly identifies the meal, highlighting the promotional connection between fast food and phone calling services.

On the front, each card displays a “3 Units” marking, indicating that it provides three units of call time—a standard feature for early phone cards. The AT&T logo signifies their role as the telecommunications provider for the TeleTicket service. The back of the cards contains detailed instructions on how to use the phone card, emphasizing versatility with options such as sports updates, world news, and weather reports accessible by pressing numeric keys during calls. A free customer service number and international calling instructions further highlight convenience and accessibility, which were significant selling points during the pre-mobile era.

The imagery on these cards captures the essence of an American fast-food dining experience in the 1990s, combining two highly recognizable consumer brands: McDonald’s and Coca-Cola. Both brands symbolize global fast-food culture, and their pairing on these telecommunication cards creates a nostalgic snapshot of that period’s consumer lifestyle. The inclusion of the “SPECIMEN With Pin #FZZZZZZZZZ” on one card indicates these were likely sample or promotional items rather than regular retail phone cards, making them even more collectible for enthusiasts of fast-food memorabilia or telecom history.

This set represents a fascinating intersection of technology and everyday cultural staples. The Big Mac meal evokes the appeal of McDonald’s affordable and iconic menu offerings, commonly associated with value meals, while the Coca-Cola logo aligns with the classic beverage pairing served alongside. By linking these familiar brands with the practical functions of an AT&T phone card, the TeleTicket merges dining, drinking, and communication into a single symbol of consumer convenience. These cards stand out not only for their utility but also for their vivid branding and cultural resonance, marking a distinctive moment in the history of fast food and telecommunications.

Since we have the world's largest inventory of USA phonecards for collectors, you will not necessarily receive the identical serial/batch/PIN number that we have scanned/pictured.