Almon B. Strowger is the man credited with inventing this system in the late 19th century. As with so many 'inventions', the development work was not his entirely unaided work but his was the first fully automatic switch to achieve commercial success and he certainly made the system what it is today. The 'ow' is as in lower , not as in power . We're constantly updating this site, so visit regularly for the latest information. Last updated far too long ago by Andrew Emmerson.
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