Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    Who used the first cell phone?

    Question #54850. Asked by joezhou300. (Feb 05 05 5:28 PM)


    MaggieG 5

    		In Britain on January 1st 1985, the first call on a mobile (cell) phone was made by Ernie Wise, comedian and one half of the famous duo Morecambe and Wise.

    Feb 05 05, 5:55 PM
    griffinj

    		Dr. Martin Cooper placed the first cell phone call on April 3, 1973.
    http://www.cellphonecarriers.com/cell-phone-history.html

    http://inventors.about.com/cs/inventorsalphabet/a/martin_cooper.htm

    http://www.wired.com/news/business/0%2C1367%2C42224%2C00.html

    And everyone who has ever wanted to eat dinner out in peace has regretted that moment ever since.

    Feb 06 05, 1:55 AM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    Who invented the cell phone and which cell phone is the top selling one to date?

    In what year and place was the very first cell phone/mobile phone made?

    When and what was the first cell phone?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Cell
    In another Stephen King apocalyptic thriller, technology spells doom for the world as a terrifying Pulse is spread through cell phone signals. The story follows Clay Riddell as he travels to Maine to save his son. Good luck!
    		Cell Tough
    10 Q
    kyleisalive
    Mar 31 07
    1329 plays
    2 The Used
    A basic quiz about the brilliant rock band, The Used!
    		Used, The Average
    10 Q
    the_nu_born
    Mar 06 06
    1233 plays
    3 The Used!
    This is my first quiz on the amazing rock band The Used! Hope you like it! Here goes...
    		Used, The Difficult
    10 Q
    runaway_drive
    Aug 10 08
    378 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.