The History of Mobile Phones
Did you know that the first analogue mobile phone call was made in 1973 by a Motorola executive? Prior to this, they did have cars in phones and such, but in a different format.
The UK’s first call was reportedly made by Vodafone in 1985. Four years after Telecom in August – 1981. Impressive.
So as mobile phones turn 30 here in Australia, below is an interesting flashback at how mobile phones were then. Brick phones! And not really that mobile.
I recall a friend having the Telecom (pre-Telstra for the young’ens) Walkabout in I guess early to mid 90′s that he’d bought for ~$600. It came in it’s own carry bag and was massive. Although it was already second hand, I’m sure it was good for it’s day, but the technology was pretty shite, certainly by today’s standards, so I opted to wait a bit longer … I didn’t want to be forever contactable!
My first foray into mobile phones was an Ericsson GA628 (pictured). Single line monocolour screen (well, one line of text/numbers, one of notifications). Coloured interchangeable front, cute as. I loved it – and had the trusty thing for years.
After that, I had a multitude of (pretty) Nokia’s, a Motorola, more Nokia’s and now iPhones. All now responsibly recycled of course!
Technology, as well as our frame of mind, has changed tremendously, but I don’t need to tell you that.
Back then, we couldn’t work out how we’d live with them, or why anyone would want to be always available. Now, we can’t live without them.
If you, or someone you know has resisted a mobile phone all this time, hit me up in the comments and let me know.
In the meantine, have a chuckle at this video.
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