Telephones to the Future
If you have ever used a landline telephone, then you know that it can be difficult to operate. The fact is that antiquated technology still has a place in today's world - but will it still exist in the future? How do phones work? Today, we all carry around some type of cell phone, whether it's a smartphone or a basic flip phone. What you may not know is how each of these phones actually works. The answer is a little complex: cell phones use radio waves to send and receive signals throughout their coverage area. Phone History Smartphones have come a long way since their inception as early as 1876. Early phones and landlines were really tinkering with the idea of having an interconnected telephone system. Some people only had to step outside their homes to make a phone call, which was a huge advancement for those without access to a phone or landline in their homes. It's crazy to think about how far we've come in just over 100 years! Old Phones Old phones do ...