Cellphone
Cellphone (also known as a mobile phone, cell phone, or hand phone) is a portable telephone that can make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while the user is moving within a telephone service area.
History[edit | edit source]
The first handheld mobile phone was demonstrated by John F. Mitchell and Martin Cooper of Motorola in 1973, using a handset weighing 2 kilograms (4.4 lbs). In 1983, the DynaTAC 8000x was the first commercially available handheld mobile phone.
Technology[edit | edit source]
Cellphones are connected to a cellular network, which is an interconnected network of cells, each served by at least one fixed-location transceiver, known as a cell site or base station. When a cellphone is turned on, it communicates with the nearest cell site to secure a connection to the network.
Features[edit | edit source]
Modern cellphones often have features beyond making phone calls and sending text messages, including Internet browsing, digital photography, video games, and GPS navigation.
Health effects[edit | edit source]
There is some concern about potential health effects related to cellphone use, particularly with regard to electromagnetic radiation.
See also[edit | edit source]
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