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The first idea of the telephone
Antonio Meucci first had the idea of the telephone. He demonstrated this in his house.http://kids.actewagl.com.au/education/communications/Telephone/TelephoneHistory/default.aspx
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The Demostration
Meucci demostrated his idea publically but failed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Antonio_Meucci.jpg -
Similarities
Johann Phillip had an idea and made a similar device. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Philipp_Reis -
Alexander and his telephone
Alexander Gram Bell ten had his idea for the telephone. Bell's desighn woked. http://www.uh.edu/engines/agbell1876.jpg -
This Device is Useless?!?!?!?
The Western Union told Bell hs telephone was useless. http://www.westernunion.com/usmoneytransfer?src=gg_us_Brand_OneFee_All&utm_content=sJf2EwTTX|dc_pcrid_34366586507_mt_e_kw_western%20union&gclid=CIHh5PXxybwCFVQV7Aodtw0A8Q -
The Manual Switch Board
The manual switch board alowed people to call other people. http://www.history.army.mil/books/Vietnam/Comm-El/ch6.htm -
Across the Atlantic
The first radio transmission was made across the atlantic ocean. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:North_Atlantic_Ocean_laea_relief_location_map.jpg -
The Touch Tone Dial
In 1941 the touch tone dial was invented. -
Phone ID
In 1946 caller Id was invented. Caller id let people know who was calling. -
It is mobile
In 1965 Teri Pall invented the first cordless handset.
