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Cell phone lobbyists get a window of 75 MHz in the 800 MHz region, which allocated specifically for cell phones. The FCC realizes the potential of the industry and can’t ignore it any longer. -
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AT&T is the first company to propose a modern-day mobile-phone system to the FCC. -
Cell History
Dr. Martin Cooper created the first prototype of a handheld mobile phone. -
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AT&T adapts its own cellular plan. -
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Finally cell phone testing is permitted by the FCC in Chicago. Cell phones went public for all people to buy. -
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The first commercial cellular system begins operating in Chicago. -
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The 100th cellular system is turned on in New Bedford, Massachusetts. -
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The big company's started to make cell phones. -
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The average consumer used his or her phone for 122 minutes per month. -
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BellSouth announces that it is leaving the pay phone business because there is too much competition from cell phones. -
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FCC awards 90 MHz of additional spectrum for advanced wireless services. -
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20th Anniversary of Commercial Wireless Communications. -
Cell Phone Brands
There are more than 70 different types of cell phones today.
