Minitel videotex in action

The mission of the Minitel Research Lab, USA is to create a comprehensive, independent digital Minitel museum and resource center; to explore the technical, social, political and legal significance of the Minitel network; and to make creative use of the machines to incite critical thinking about network design.

The Lab was founded by communication researchers Julien Mailland and Kevin Driscoll. The physical collection is held in Bloomington, Indiana, at Indiana University.  We'll be happy to show it to you - just email mailland at indiana dot edu for an appointment.

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La Cinq et M6 sticker

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Sticker promoting Minitel services for privately-owned television networks La Cinq ("5") and M6. Based on the logos, this sticker was likely produced…

Sticker for Griottines cherries

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Promotional sticker noting a Minitel service linked to Griottines cherries, a regional specialty of the Fougerolles.

Sticker for Footflash

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Promotional sticker for 3615 FOOTFLASH, a service for football fans.

Sticker for la Fédération Nationale Aéronautique

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Promotional sticker for the Fédération Nationale Aéronautique encouraging others to "become a pilot!" In the illustration, "3615 FNA" is inscribed on…

Sticker for EVATEL

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On this promotional sticker, 3615 EVATEL invites "smart travelers" to an online service with cheap flights, travel stories, forums, games, and more.