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 new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?