Phonevision

Phonevision
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaChicago, New York City and Hartford, Connecticut
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerZenith Radio Company
History
Launched1951 (1951)
Closed1969 (1969)

Phonevision was a project by Zenith Radio Company to create the world's first pay television system.[1] It was developed and first launched in Chicago, followed by further trials in New York City and Hartford, Connecticut.