answersLogoWhite

0

The idea of a cell phone actually began with police radios in the 1930's, but the first working cell phone was created by Dr. Martin Cooper for Motorola in 1974. It wasn't sold to consumers until the late 1980's. The phones were big, expensive, with no cell coverage in many places because there were no towers. Calls were charged by the minute and they didn't have internet, cameras, or apps on them.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

When was the cell phone developed?

1947


What did the cell phone develop from?

it developed through copper wires


What is the frequency ranges of the first cellular phone?

The basic concept of the very first cell phone was developed in 1947. When the first cell phone came out in 1968, it only had a frequency range of a few miles.


Was the cell phone invented in New York?

No, the cell phone was not invented in New York. The first handheld mobile phone was developed by Martin Cooper and his team at Motorola in Chicago, Illinois, with the first successful call made on April 3, 1973. Cooper is often credited as the "father of the cell phone" for his pioneering work in mobile communication technology.


What is meant by future cell phones?

Future cell phones are phones that are in development, or, likely to be developed in the future. The next iPhone, Android, or other technological advance to be released is a "future cell phone".


Who made mobile phone?

The concept of the cell phone actually began in the 1920's and was developed in the 1930's with police radios. Mobile phones were made in 1947, but the cell phone that we know today wasn't made until 1973. It was developed by Martin Cooper for Motorola and was only for government use. Public use of cell phones began in 1984.


what is an unlocked cell phone ?

what is an unlocked cell phone


What cell phone company will accept collect calls from California state prisons?

There is a company in NY who developed a fully automated system for making collect calls to cell phones. The invoice for the call is actually sent by way of txt message directly to the cell phone. www.ttiorg.com


What cell phone can i replace an ATT cell phone?

You will need another AT&T cell phone are a compatible GSM cell phone.


What company first developed and produced the Blackjack cellphone?

The Blackjack cell phone was initially produced, developed, and manufactured by the Samsung corporation. The first phones were released to the consumer market in 2006.


Where is Motorola made?

The cell phone was developed in Israel by Motorola-Israel. Motorola built its largest development center worldwide in Israel.


What wireless cell phone plans are the best in the Madison, WI area?

The best cell phone plans in Madison are the ones that are provided nationally as well since their phone system would be more developed. I would suggest Verizon as the best provider and the plan you order depending on your budget.