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Meaning of blue boxing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An early 1970s phreaking technique involving electronic devices, famously built by Steve Wozniak and marketed by Steve Jobs, that simulated the 2600Hz tone used by telephone operators, allowing users to seize control of trunk lines, bypassing billing systems to make free, long-distance, or international calls.

Examples

“See also: blue box”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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