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Morse Code
Samuel Morse discovers how to send electromagnetic signals, laying the groundwork for the modern-day Blackberry.
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From Morse Code to the Blackberry
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Walkie Talkie
Alfred J. Gross pioneers the use of two-way radio frequency. The U.S. government uses this technology in air to land communication during WWII.
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More Portable Products
Martin Cooper, known as the father of the cell phone, worked on portable products for Motorola in the '50s.
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First Hand-Helds
Cooper works on first hand-held radio for police use for the Motorola company.
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Cell Phone Goes Public
Martin Cooper makes public demonstration of the first cell phone call.
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1G
1G cell areas were areas where cell phones could "reach" one another. By 1979 a cell call could transfer between cells.
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First Sold
The first cell phone hits the market. (It's the big one under the Motorola Razr)
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2G
Technology moves from analog to digital.
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Communication Highway
First 3G network is established allowing high-speed streaming and the ability to obtain information and communicate from practically any location.
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First Blackberry
The first Blackberry is released, known as a "convergent piece" combining PDA, phone and internet. Truly world-wide communication and information sharing.
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30th Anniversary
The 30th anniversary of the first cell phone call was reenacted in 2007 by Martin Cooper.
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4G on the way!
The next generation of mobile communications now being offered in some big cities around the country.
