The very first commercial cellphone call was made in Illinois and it happened 41 years ago this month.

Historic Illinois Landmark Was Home To Very 1st Commercial Cellphone Call 

You actually might be reading this article off your cellphone right now. Think about it, how often do you use it? I'm going to guess a lot. We're all guilty of it. We take it everywhere, even the bathroom. It's gotten pretty ridiculous at times.

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Now, think about the 1st cellphone you ever owned. My first one was a bag phone. It was big, bulky, and didn't work very well. Plus, it cost a lot of money to actually make a call back in those days. Now, take a glance at your current cell. There's a huge difference.

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Technology has come a long way. Now, cellphones are basically a mini-computer. People rarely use them to actually make calls. If you forget it at home, you'll be lost for the rest of the day. They've become a big part of our lives.

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Did you know that the cellphone has a connection in Illinois? On October 13th, 1983 the very first commercial cellphone call was made in Illinois. Also, the very first cellular network went live on that same day.

Here's a trivia question that could make you some money off of your friends. Where was that first call made? The answer is the parking lot of Soldier Field. Funny little side note. The cell service at the famous Illinois landmark has always been bad.

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