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Telephones

By roseariarohrer
  • Antonio Meucci develops a basic voice-communication apparatus

    Antonio Meucci develops a basic voice-communication apparatus

    He called his invention the "telettrofono" or "speaking telegraph
  • Johann Philipp Reis demonstrates a "make-and-break"

    Johann Philipp Reis demonstrates a "make-and-break"

    telephone that can transmit voice electrically over 340 feet.
  • The first successful transmission of clear speech occurs

    The first successful transmission of clear speech occurs

    Bell says, "Mr. Watson, come here! I want to see you".
  • The first commercial telephone exchange opens

    The first commercial telephone exchange opens

    New Haven, Connecticut.
  • The first international telephone call

    The first international telephone call

    made between Canada and the United States.
  • Telstar

    Telstar

    first international communications satellite that is launched.
  • Touch-Tone

    Touch-Tone

    dialing with push buttons to replace dials.
  • videophone

    videophone

    The first public videophone (Picturephone) is demonstrated at the New York World’s Fair.
  • SMS text message

    SMS text message

    The world's first SMS text message is sent.
  • iPhone

    iPhone

    Apple launches the iPhone
  • 5G networks

    5G networks

    The first commercial 5G networks are deployed globally
  • AI

    AI

    AI-integrated communications and satellite-to-cell services are becoming the industry standard.