1) Cellular networks evolved from early analog systems to digital standards like GSM and CDMA, allowing for voice and limited data.
2) Early mobile phones were large devices meant for in-vehicle use, but Martin Cooper invented the first handheld mobile phone for Motorola in 1973.
3) The cellular concept was developed, dividing coverage areas into smaller cells served by low-power base stations, allowing for frequency reuse and handoffs between cells. This enabled the growth of modern cellular networks.