Minitel
A videotex terminal widely used in France for online services.
Last updated August 26, 2026
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Overview
Minitel was a videotex terminal launched by France Télécom in 1982, providing online services via the telephone network, such as directory lookup, banking, and chat. It was a significant information platform in France before the Internet, and was shut down in 2012.
Products and positioning
Early online service terminal for the general public
Product categories. Terminal · Online services
Recent events
- 2012
Minitel service officially shut down
Other
法国电信于2012年6月30日关闭了Minitel服务，标志着这一运行了30年的在线服务终结。
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