Introduction :
Introduction Cell phones were introduced into the commercial market as early as 1979.
During the 1980s, rapid expansion in cellular infrastructure took place laying the path for 1G network.
First mobile phone - Motorola DynaTac 8000X
First Mobile Phone :
First Mobile Phone Introduced in 1983
Weighed an astonishing 793g or 28 ounces
60 minute battery
One line display screen, similar to a calculator screen
2G Commercialization :
2G Commercialization 2G networks introduced - GSM, CDMA
Digital networks replaced analog
Text messaging (SMS) was provided
Mobile Phones became lighter, smaller and faster.
Japan, Northern Europe and US become key manufacturing hubs
3G and Wideband :
3G and Wideband 3G introduced in 2001, integrates Internet use in cell phones.
Wireless Data Transfer services provided
GPRS, WAP, EDGE, provide fast packet transfer of data
Email, Video streaming, become common features.
4G and the Future :
4G and the Future Future trends (touchscreen, WiFi, etc.) [Phone - HTC HD2]
Mobile Broadband Access on phones
WiMax, and Live Satellite TV
RFID incorporation.
Worldwide Usage :
Worldwide Usage As of 2008, 3.3 billion users. That is half of the World’s population.
China, India, and US have large markets, and most number of users in that order.
Used by all ages, 6-8 years and up and exists in every nation, except for Congo and North Korea.
Everyone uses them :
Everyone uses them
But don’t use it when… :
But don’t use it when…