Connection Across Time: The Cell Phone

The invention of the modern cell phone is accredited to Dr. Martin Cooper. He invented the technology for the cell phone, and made the first call on a cell phone in 1973. The cell phone has changed the world in many ways. The cell phone gives people the ability to make calls on the go, outside of their homes or businesses. With the ability to contact almost anyone at any time, businesses have grown, ideas have spread, and the market for cell phones has proven to be an important part of today's economy. The cell phone has allowed for growth in international business and trade, and simple communication between people. Much like many of the inventions of the Industrial Revolution, the cell phone has changed the way we work and communicate forever.