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Elisha Gray is born - American Inventor
Elisha Gray was born August 2, 1835 and is known as the U.S. inventor and contestant with Alexander Graham Bell in the famous legal battle over the invention of the telephone. He later died on January 21, 1901 while living in Newtonville, Massachusetts. Resources Editors, T. (n.d.). Elisha Gray | biography - American inventor. Retrieved September 12, 2015, from http://www.britannica.com/biography/Elisha-Gray -
The FCC is established
In 1934 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was established by the Communications Act of 1934 as an independent U.S government agency. The FCC regulates interstate between states and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. References: About the FCC. (n.d.). Retrieved September 13, 2015, from https://www.fcc.gov/guides/about-fcc -
Steve Jobs is Born
Steve Jobs is born in 1955 to two University of Wisconsin graduate students who gave him up for adoption. References Steve Jobs Biography. (n.d.). Retrieved September 12, 2015, from http://www.biography.com/people/steve-jobs-9354805 -
National Communication Systems established
please note the day of the month is not exact as it is not listed just the month and year in all research National Communication Systems established in response to telephone network failures during Cuban Missile Crisis. The NCS is responsible to ensure that all federal government communication is available under any and all circumstances. References Cannon, R. (2015, September 11). Cybertelecom :: Telephone. Retrieved September 12, 2015, from http://www.cybertelecom.org/notes/telephone.htm -
Dr. Martin Cooper makes the first call on "portable cell phone"
Dr. Martin Cooper who was a general manager at Motorola at the time is considered to be the inventor of the first modern portable handset. He made a call to one of his working rivals who worked at Bell Labs, Joe Engel. Resources: Garber, M. (2013, April 3). 8 Guys, 6 Weeks: How the Cell Phone Was (Finally) Invented. Retrieved September 12, 2015, from http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/04/8-guys-6-weeks-how-the-cell-phone-was-finally-invented/274597/ -
Steve Jobs & Steve Wozniak start Apple Computers
Steve Jobs met Steve Wozniak while in high school and in 1976, they started Apple Computers. Steve was a significant contributor to the mobile industry and the evolution of modern technology and mobile devices to date such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad. Steve died in 2011 from pancreatic cancer. References: Steve Jobs Biography. (n.d.). Retrieved September 12, 2015, from http://www.biography.com/people/steve-jobs-9354805 Image:http://www.celebritytypes.com/misc_pictures/steve-wozniak-and- -
FCC permits mobile phone testing
The FCC allows mobile testing in Chicago. Bell Telephone Company gets awarded the first license. At the time they were working alongside AT&T who was also battling the FCC to allow mobile testing. Resource THE IMPACT OF LAW AND REGULATION ON TECHNOLOGY: THE CASE HISTORY OF CELLULAR RADIO. (1989, May 1). Retrieved September 13, 2015, from https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OGC/Reports/cellr.txt -
Motorola introduced the first generation cell network
In 1979 Motorola introduced the first generation of cell phones which took place in Japan, covering an area in Tokyo with 23 base stations allowing calls to be transfered from one site to the next. This was noted as the first generation cellular network. Reference H, V. (2011, April 4). 38 years have passed since the first cell phone call. Retrieved September 12, 2015, from http://www.phonearena.com/news/38-years-have-passed-since-the-first-cell-phone-call_id17862 Image: http://pic.dbw.cn/0 -
FCC introduces and creates "A" and "B" licenses
day and month estimated, year is correct In 1981 the FCC determined and announced that the cellular industry should have two carriers per market and created cellular "A" and "B" licenses. Reference Local Multipoint Distribution Service Auction (Auction No. 17). (1998, March 25). Retrieved September 13, 2015, from https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Factsheets/lmds.html image: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/538bdf18e4b046a057b76cf2/t/5575fa09e4b0e4e060a4e41b/1433795081345/Sp -
Motorola introduces the DynaTAC mobile telephone
Motorola releases the first mobile telphone unit named the DynaTAC mobile. It was named the first "Mobile" telephone. Nicknamed the "brick" and had only an hour of talk time and 8 hours of standby. Resource:
Hunt, K. (n.d.). UW@Work: May 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2015, from http://f2.washington.edu/teams/hrp/uw-at-work/052014/a-look-back Image: http://f2.washington.edu/teams/hrp/sites/default/files/Images/first-mobile-phone-ever.gif Image: -
CTIA (Cellular Technology Industry Association is created
CTIA is an international nonprofit membership organization that represents the wireless communication industry since 1984. It is the advocate for all of its members at all levels of the government. It is known for helping to push the TDMA phone technology. Resource CTIA-The Wireless Association Home Page. (n.d.). Retrieved September 13, 2015, from http://www.ctia.org/about-us Image: https://www.mobilecommons.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/CTIA.jpg -
340,213 cellphone subscribers by 1985
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Second Generation Technology (2G) introduced
2G wireless technology is introduced and is implemented. This was the beginning of introducing GSM, EDGE and was invented and introduced by Cingular which is now AT&T. Resource: http://www.academia.edu/3099956/Generations_of_Wireless_Communication._From_0G_to_5G_Abhi -
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 becomes a law
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 becomes law to open up the market for competition. Resource: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/presentations/KPStrauss-Doctor%20Lecture_files/800x600/slide57.html image: http://image.slidesharecdn.com/internetdecencylegislation-110629183454-phpapp01/95/internet-decency-legislation-3-728.jpg?cb=1309373708 -
FCC mplement The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999
With the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, the FCC designates 911 as the universal emergency number of wireline and wireless service and promotes the use of technologies that help public safety service providers locate wireless 911 callers. Resource:
FCC Takes Steps to Implement The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999. (n.d.). Retrieved September 13, 2015. Image: http://www.braddye.com/images/911_graphic_.jpg -
September 11, 2001 9/11 Terrorists Attack
On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Mobile carriers used the technology of 911 to attempt to locate mobile phones on ground zero. I personally, was on ground zero on Sept 12 working for TruePosition searching for people. Resource:
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Apple announces the iPod
Apple introduces the breakthrough MP3 music player that changed the way we listened to music and opened teh door for the iPhone. Resource:
Awbrey, A. (2001, October 23). Apple - Press Info - Apple Presents iPod. Retrieved September 13, 2015, from https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2001/10/23Apple-Presents-iPod.html image: http://images.macworld.com/images/article/2011/10/original-ipod-386-259663.jpg -
Camera Phones are introduced in the U.S Market
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Apple Introduces the iPhone
Apple announces the release of the iPhone. The phone that reinvented the mobile phone. The iPhone introduced the mobile phone, wide screen iPod and breakthrough internet connection all in one changing the way the world uses Mobile Devices to date. Resource: Kerris, N. (2007, January 9). Apple - Press Info - Apple Reinvents the Phone with iPhone. Retrieved September 13, 2015, from https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/01/09Apple-Reinvents-the-Phone-with-iPhone.html -
President Barack Obama signs memorandum freeing up 500Mhz of Spectrum
President Barack Obama signs a memorandum committing to freeing up 500 MHz of spectrum for the wireless industry image: http://a5.files.biography.com/image/upload/c_fill,cs_srgb,dpr_1.0,g_face,h_300,q_80,w_300/MTE4MDAzNDEwNzg5ODI4MTEw.jpg -
Record Breaking 35$ Million donated via text message
After the devastating January Earthquake in Port-au-Prince Haiti 35 million dollars were donated via just text messages.
