5G and Wireless Communication for Beginners - Extra Story 01: The First-Ever Phone Call

The video discusses the evolution of mobile phones, focusing on the competition between Motorola and AT&T in the early 1970s. AT&T aimed to monopolize wireless communication with car phones, while Motorola envisioned true portability with handheld devices. Despite AT&T's initial lead, Motorola's Martin Cooper made the first mobile phone call in 1973, leading to Motorola's success and the FCC's approval of their model. This event marked the beginning of the mobile phone era, with Motorola's Dynatac as the precursor to modern smartphones.

What was AT&T's initial idea for portable telephones?

• Public payphones with wireless capabilities

• Satellite phones for global communication

• Telephones attached to automobiles

• Handheld devices for true portability

Why was Motorola's model considered more promising than AT&T's?

• It was cheaper to produce

• It allowed for a monopoly in the market

• It offered true portability with handheld devices

• It was already approved by the FCC

What strategy did Motorola use to gain an advantage over AT&T?

• They increased their advertising budget

• They partnered with international companies

• They reduced the price of their devices

• They focused on generating public interest

Who made the first mobile phone call and to whom?

• Martin Cooper to Joel Angel

• Steve Jobs to Bill Gates

• Alexander Graham Bell to Thomas Watson

• Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos

What was the significance of the first mobile phone call?

• It resulted in the creation of the first smartphone

• It marked the beginning of AT&T's dominance

• It was the first call made using a satellite phone

• It led to the FCC approving Motorola's model