History of mobile phones - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of mobile phones covers mobile communication devices that connect wirelessly to the public switched telephone network. While the transmission of speech by signal has a long history, the first devices that were wireless, mobile, and also capable of connecting to the standard telephone network are much more recent.
History Of The Cell Phone (1973 to 2024) - Practically Networked
WEB1973 – The Very First Cell Phone. Motorola developed the first portable cell phone in 1973. The hand-held device was shaped like a brick and weighed around 2.4 pounds. It was called the DynaTAC 8000X and is considered as the original cell phone.
The history of cell phones: A decade-by-decade timeline - Android Authority
WEB6 days ago · After decades of research and development, Motorola unveiled the world’s first cell phone prototype in 1973. Martin Cooper, the Motorola engineer who led the development of this invention,...
The First Cell Phone: The Device the Changed the World
WEBJan 20, 2022 · The First Cell Phone: A Complete Phone History from 1920 to Present. From Germany’s train operators testing wireless communication in the 1920s, the DynaTAC 8000X prototype, flip, and digital phones to the present-day devices, the first cell phone went through a lot of transformations.
The History Behind the Invention of the First Cell Phone
WEBWith encouragement from his boss, Motorola’s chief of portable communication products, John Mitchell, Cooper, and the engineers at Motorola produced the working prototype for the first cell phone.
Cell phone history: From the first phone to today's smartphone ... - Versus
WEBAug 4, 2020 · When did cell phones come out and what was the first cell phone? Join us as we take a journey through cell phone history and learn all about the evolution of this essential device, or use the Versus phone comparison tool to compare some of these and many other phones.
The First Mobile Phone Call Was Made 75 Years Ago
WEBJun 16, 2021 · The first mobile phone service, for 80-pound telephones installed in cars, was demonstrated on June 17, 1946, 75 years ago. The service was only available in major cities and highway corridors...
The 50-year story of cell phones that changed communication
WEBApr 15, 2023 · This article will take a deep dive into the history of the cell phone, from its early beginnings to the modern-day smartphones we use today.
The invention of mobile phones - Science Museum
WEBHow were mobile phones invented? What were the first mobile phone networks? The first calls on the UK mobile network; Were mobile phones popular? Gallery of classic mobile phones; Making mobile calling international; What is GSM?
From ‘the Brick’ to the iPhone, the Cellphone Celebrates 50 Years
WEBIt was April 3, 1973, and Cooper had just placed the world’s first cellphone call. Cooper, who worked for Motorola, had just stepped out of the Hilton Midtown where he would soon officially...