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The first patented telephone was created for verbal communication as an alternative to the telegraph and other forms of written long-distance communication.

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The invention of the telephone opened up new communication opportunities in America. People who could afford the telephone could have it installed in their homes and offices. The government could utilize it for faster communication between departments. The ability to handle long-distance conversations without traveling was much more convenient. It was also introduced to things like customer service for businesses, which is nearly essential to customers.

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The Machines That Built America: Alexander Graham Bell’s Revolutionary Invention (S1) | History

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Today phones carry out relatively the same function, but with other add-ons. Cell phones can be used to text, call, facetime, browse social media, shop, listen to music, and perform numerous other tasks. They are typically considered a modern-day essential.

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Over time phones have been repeatedly innovated. Some of the most basic attributes phones now have that the original design did not include are cameras, wireless technology, and a glass interface. Most of these design choices have only been possible for a few decades.

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Alexander Bell with the first patented telephone (1876).

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Alexander Graham Bell born on March 3, 1847, in Scotland, spent most of his childhood being homeschooled by his father who was a phonetician. His mother was deaf and his father taught primarily deaf students. His familiarity with hearing loss gave him an interest in the science behind hearing. Eventually, as an adult he was able to invest in his interest which led him to several experiments and inventions, like the telephone.

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"A man, as a general rule, owes very little to what he is born with - a man is what he makes of himself."

Alexander Graham Bell