{"product_id":"tele-communications-metal-bottle-opener","title":"Tele-Communications Metal Bottle Opener","description":"GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpen a conversation about communications history with a Tele-Communications metal bottle opener. TCI’s story began in 1958 with community television and Western Microwave in Bozeman, then continued through a 1968 merger and a move to Denver. The company grew into the country’s largest cable operator by 1982 before becoming part of AT\u0026amp;T in 1999. This TCI keepsake is a fitting pick for collectors and anyone who remembers cable’s expanding role in American life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTele-Communications, Inc. (TCI) began in 1958 in Bozeman, Montana, as two commonly owned businesses, Western Microwave, Inc. and Community Television, Inc. The companies merged in 1968, moved operations to Denver, Colorado, and adopted the Tele-Communications name. TCI went public in 1970 and expanded through cable-system acquisitions, becoming the largest cable operator in the United States by 1982 under CEO John Malone. Bob Magness, a founder and longtime chairman, remained influential in the company. TCI acquired United Artists’ remaining cable interests in 1991 and bought cable assets from Viacom in 1995. A proposed merger with Bell Atlantic, discussed in 1993 and 1994, did not proceed. In 1997, TCI merged with Kearns-Tribune Corp. On March 9, 1999, AT\u0026amp;T completed its acquisition of TCI, which became AT\u0026amp;T Broadband and Internet Services. Comcast acquired the remainder of TCI’s cable television systems in 2002. Cable assets from the AT\u0026amp;T transaction were also later acquired in select markets by Charter Communications, Cox Communications, Cablevision, and Comcast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOne size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"2\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003eWidth, in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"2\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003e5.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"3\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003eHeight, in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"3\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU representative\u003c\/strong\u003e: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Silver","offer_id":54732765724956,"sku":"31918746935892855373","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2517\/5580\/files\/8839545947301162299_2048.jpg?v=1792388949","url":"https:\/\/ghostcorpapparel.com\/products\/tele-communications-metal-bottle-opener","provider":"Ghost Corp Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}