They have been tested. Some are sold without provisions to connect them to modern wall sockets. All Old Payphones that are in refurbished or new condition have been upgraded with modern networks to allow them to meet FCC regulations. Any phone you find on this site can be updated to meet FCC regulations. Refurbished to Bell Standards.
Cases are sand blasted, primered, and repainted.
Chrome is inspected, cleaned and buffed. These phones have been gone through inside and out by Pro Refurbishers. Modular ready, plugs into a modern wall plug. No Money required to place a call. Bell System Single Slot payphone.