Celebrate the Century: 1990s Cellular Phones

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This stamp is part of the Celebrate the Century series released by the United States Postal Service in 2000. The series focused on the defining moments of each decade in the 20th century. Celebrate the Century: 1990s commemorates the decade of the 1990s, with each stamp depicting an item or event that shaped the decade. The 1990s saw the growth and widespread adoption of cellular phones. This period of time marked the beginning of the digital revolution as cellular phones, which had previously been large, bulky, and expensive, became smaller, more affordable, and widely available. The ability to communicate with anyone, anywhere, at any time changed the way people interacted with each other and shifted the way businesses operated. The world was no longer limited to the people in the closest physical proximity. This stamp celebrates this monumental shift in communication technology, and the impact it had on the decade.

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In the 1990s, cellular phones were in their infancy. They were bulky, expensive and had limited features. They were just beginning to become affordable for the average consumer and were seen as a status symbol, with the most popular models being the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X and the Nokia 1011.
 
Early cellular phones had limited capabilities. They could send and receive calls, store contacts, and send text messages. There were no apps, no cameras, and no internet access. In fact, most of the features of today’s smartphones were not even a glimmer in the manufacturer’s eye.
 
The first 3G network was introduced in 1998, allowing for faster data transfer speeds and the ability to access the internet on cellular phones. This was a major breakthrough and paved the way for the modern smartphone.
 
The 1990s saw the development of a variety of new cellular phone features, including polyphonic ringtones, text messaging, picture messaging, and games. These features were revolutionary at the time and helped to make cell phones more popular.
 
By the end of the 1990s, cellular phones had become commonplace. They were no longer seen as a status symbol, but as a necessity. They had become much more affordable and had a wide range of features. The cell phone industry had changed dramatically in just a few short years and would continue to evolve throughout the 2000s.

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