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Yes, that is much better. I was always envious of my British family’s ability to use teletext and get weather, sports, and even airport arrival/departure info on their TV instantly before the internet was mainstream.

Meanwhile, in the US, I was stuck listening to radio trying to figure out if my school was closed or had a delayed opening on any inclement weather day.



Wait until you hear about France's Minitel!

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-18610692




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