When was the cell phone invented
Cell phones are very useful electronic devices that allow you to talk to or text message other people. Cell phones are fast becoming one of the most popular pieces of technology and nearly everyone ones a cell phone. I remember first getting a cell phone (of course, we call them mobile phones here in Australia) when I was 14. It was the size of a brick! Now, cell phones are very streamlined and made for a new generation of users. This post will answer the question when was the cell phone invented and also look at some facts about the cell phone.
When was the cell phone invented?
American Telephone and Telegraph thought about creating a wireless phone way back in 1915. However, they were afraid that this great technology would undermine its monopoly on wired services in the United States. It took 63 years for the first cell phone to be released to the public in Japan. It was invented by a man named Martin Cooper in 1973 while he was working for Motorola. So now you know when the cell phone was invented. Now let’s look at some interesting facts about the cell phone.
Facts about cell phones:
- The first cell phone released by Motorola was the DynaTec phone. It cost a whopping $3,500 and did not sell particularly well to the general public (I wonder why!)
- The Nokia Communication was the first mobile phone to enable wireless email and internet connection. It was released in 1996.
- Ringtones were first sold in 1998.
- Over half the world’s population is currently subscribed to a mobile phone service. Some suspect that this number is inflated as it takes old subscriptions that are no longer used into account.
- Whether or not cell phones may really be a risk at gas stations (petrol stations) is unknown. Some tests (such as the MythBusters) determined that there is no risk but other studies disagree.
beth
where was the cell phone invented by martin cooper?
timjon
It was probably in New York, as that is where he made the very first phone call on a cell phone- see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2963619.stm
Rachel Young
when did text messaging become available and start evolving?
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The first text message was sent in 1989. It took a long time to catch on, and only started evolving from about the year 2000. In 2000, 17 billion text messages were sent and in 2004 this went up to 500 billion!
Kawaii-Hime!!
Omg! My mom would kill me if I bought a phone that cost $3,500.
Kawaii-Hime!!
what year was the first cell phone released in America?
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The first cell phone was released in America in 1983.
jessica
you are really helpful for my school projects thanks a lot
kay kay the dhope pricesss
when did he die? any more things Martin Cooper invented?
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Actually, he is still alive. He was born in 1928- so he is 81 now. I couldn’t find any info on other inventions. However, he is the CEO and founder of ArrayComm, a company which works on researching smart antennae technology and improving wireless networks.
julie
thanks a heap guys. this helped me with my pip heaps.
donna
thanks alot guys. you helped me on my project.
Hinamori
Hey does anyone know the advantages and disadvantages of the first cell phone? Thank you!
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There really weren’t many advantages- it could make phone calls and that’s about it. The disadvantages were that it was expensive, had limited coverage and was big and heavy.
Hinamori
Thank you!
Rebecca
Is there anymore history on the cell phone?
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Sure- try wikipedia!
Binisha Giri
when were mobile phones first released in Bhutan?
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Mobile phones were first released in Bhutan in November, 2003.
Alexa
thank you helped me for my project
emo kid
why was the cell phone invented?
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Simple- to create a phone that could be taken and used anywhere (no lines or wires).
emo kid
thanks you helped my project alot
emo kid
why was the first cell phone $3,500
emo kid
where was the cell phone invented?
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The first cell phone was $3,500 because it was expensive to make and was a ‘rare’ item. As I said above, the cell phone was probably invented in New York as that is where the first cell phone call was made.
halle
what did the cell phone replace? or improve upon?
*soccerrocker*
OK so here is another question…
if the first line to opening communication was when the alphabet was invented by the Phoenicians in 2900 BC, why did it take so long to evolve? I mean it wasn’t until 1832 the the telegraph was invented, which i think is the closest ‘relative’ to the telephone, so it was thousands of years. Were people just content with letters?
areryetry
thank you guy’s verry much i really enjoy it thanks for telling me the information!!
kharen
who was the first person to use it?
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First person to use a cell phone was the inventor- Martin Cooper
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@Halle:
The cell phone hasn’t really replaced ordinary telephones as many people still use them. However, it allows phone calls to be made from (almost) anywhere. Hence, it has improved communication- allowing calls (and text messages) to be sent all over the world.
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@soccerrocker:
A great question and one I don’t really know the answer to. For some reason, most inventions have occurred only in recent times.
Nissa
Oh wow. i bet martin cooper is filthy rich!!
ApOlinA from SaipAn
thank you so much for the information about when cell phones were first invented!!! it helped me alot with our PowerPoint Assignment!!! lol bye
unknown
yeah you helped me for my project to! thx! i probably would have flunked!
nicholle
What were the resources used to create a cell phone?
Also, what was the need/want that led to the development of the cell phone
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Nicholle,
I answered the 2nd question above (see comment 22).
Mobile phone are made from various polymers (plastics) and different metals for the wiring and battery. The batteries are usually nickel metal-hydride, lithium ion or lithium-polymer.
Nicole
How do i cite this website in MLA format? Can i have the author’s name?
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Name- Timothy John
CHARITY
Omg thanks so much I’m doing a project on texting and this is the first site I’ve found that has had the right info thanks so much 🙂
Antwanette Ashley
what year did cell phones develop games?
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The first ‘mobile game’ was released in 1997. That game was ‘Snake’, pre-installed on many Nokia cell phones.
JR
Good site, helped a lot. Where do you get all this information? Do you just google it?
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Various sources. I use different encyclopedias and text books for the various posts here.
danielle manes
i can’t live with out a phone:)
emily
what was the process martin cooper went through from the beginning to the end in order to create the cell phone? 🙂
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Wouldn’t have a clue and I really doubt you could find information that detailed.
DarrylLee
Thanks Alot ; This Really Helped For My Project ‘
bobby
my mom would also kill especially cause ive already got one