The 1980s witnessed the world’s entry into data movement, as defined by generational wireless infrastructure. This first generation, or 1G, was the backbone that powered the brick-sized, hand-held, mobile devices with extending antennas, bag phones and the ever-impressive center console phone units featured in new cars.

The 1990s ushered in 2G (second generation) wireless infrastructure. We saw the first-ever flip-phone, which was substantially smaller and lighter than the previous generation’s devices. Capabilities expanded to include digital encryption of conversations, as well as improved radio frequency, enabling more users to leverage the technology.

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