The Mobile Phone's 40th Anniversary

The first mobile phone call was made on 3rd of April, 1973.

40 years later Marty Cooper, the 'father' of the mobile phone, talks about his invention.

Watch the interview.

1. What was the real reason for creating the first mobile phone?
2. What did he say on that first call?
3. Had he planned what he was going to say?
4. How much did he make from his invention?
5. How many people worldwide own cell phones?
6. Rather than improving coverage, what are companies more interested in?
7. What is according to Marty the most exciting revolution?
8. How can our cell phones help our health?

Watch the following video about the history of iconic mobile phone designs.


 


And what about you?
Are you one of the billions of people who own a mobile phone? When did you get your first phone and how many have you had? How important is your phone in your life? What do you use it for. Can you imagine life without it?

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