Mobile Phone History

Mobile Phone history

Mobile Phone History

mobile phones can be a lifeline, a fashion accessory,




are a collectible evoking technologies recent past.

Since the first mobiles appeared in the early 1980s, there have been many variations, each one smaller and with more enhancements than the last.

Dr Martin Cooper of Motorola was credited with inventing the first mobile handset in 1973.

Mobile Phone History

Cellular phones were only approved for public use in 1982 in the USA, and a few years later in Europe.

Various analogue systems including ETACS extended total access communication systems were tried but found wanting.

A more secure Digital global standard GSM global system for mobile communications was introduced from 1982.

Mobile Phone History

Now mobile phones are upgraded as soon as technology or, arguably fashion changes so there is a rapid turnover in handsets.

Early mobiles can easily be recognised by their bulk and weight, for examples in good condition are now becoming desirable.

Interest is growing particularly in models from the late 1980s and early 1990s but it is not possible to tell accurately how many handsets have survived overall, are what condition most are in, which means the prices are still unpredictable.

Mobile Phone History

Market leaders such as Nokia and Motorola are likely to be most collected.

Mobile phone history  produced to promote events of films such as tomb Raider are likely to create a lively niche market.

Listed below are if few mobile phones which I think are worth taking a look at for collecting.

1990 Vodafone EB2602/7 ETACS value $8O $120.

1992 NEC P4 ETACS value $25-$35.

1987 Motorola 8500X value $75-$85.

1992 Nokia 101 value $25-$35.

1996 Siemens S6 classic GSM value 40 $60.

1992 Ericsson EH97 hotline value $20-$30.

1990 Motorola 8800X $8O $IOO.

1992 Motorola personal phone value $25-$45.

1993 Nokia 100 value $30-$50 ,

1998 Motorola Star Tac GSM value $30-$50.

1994 Nokia 2110 with mock walnut case value 40 $60.

Mobile Phone History

Top tips for collectors.

Look for landmark models that were the first to use new technology, such as the first GSM phone, or first digital handset.

Always check that the battery cover is present and that the aerial remains intact.

I hope you have found this page  on Mobile Phone history to be both informative and helpful.

Happy hunting from the collectibles coach.