Waist BB machine, hand big brother, this is a typical image of "hipsters" in the early 90s. May 17 is International Telecommunication Day, and the times are changing, from telegraph, fax, and telephone to radio equipment and Internet communications, and the means by which people convey information are constantly changing. Follow the editor to recall those years, and the stories related to telecommunications.
In a people's post and telecommunications office in Suqian City, there are communication tools of different eras, different functions, different styles and different styles, from BB machines, big brothers to PHS, and smart phones, each of which evokes everyone's full memories. Citizen Sha Kun often comes here to visit in his spare time, and he feels a lot.
Sha Kun, a citizen, said: "It's like a time tunnel that takes us back to the development of mobile phones. Each mobile phone on the wall represents an era and makes us feel the continuous progress and change of technology. ”
BB machine can be said to be the iconic communication tool in the seventies and eighties of the last century, allowing people to experience the convenience of mobile communication for the first time, "something CALL me" became a popular phrase at that time, and people began to enjoy the convenience of early mobile communication.
Citizen Sha Kun said: "BB machine, this is the earliest communication equipment I used, for example, 66934, and Dong Gui Dong Gui, which represents a content, at that time to use this equipment, it was very proud." ”
The big brother that appeared next, although its huge size and expensive price are prohibitive, it undoubtedly opened a new chapter in personal mobile communications, and it also made many people rush to it.
Mr. Wang, a citizen, said: "What impressed me the most was the "Big Brother", which was a status symbol at that time. Although it is bulky, it is a status symbol when held in the hand. ”
Around 1996, the emergence of PHS quickly won everyone's love with its small and portable size and low tariff. Immediately afterwards, feature phones began to emerge, and there were clamshell machines and straight board machines, among which Nokia as the representative of the brand mobile phone, which became the memory of a generation.
Ms. Liu, a citizen, said: "I used to use a straight mobile phone, the kind of battery can be removed, at that time I remember that everyone used a universal charger, which is almost a must-have for everyone." ”
Around the year 2000, the advent of smartphones completely changed the way we lived, not only to communicate and surf the Internet, but also to take pictures of countless precious moments. Especially with the development of telecommunications technology, driven by 5G technology, smart phones are becoming more and more functional, and the design is more humane, which has become an indispensable part of our lives.
Sha Kun said: "Now, it brings convenience to our lives, we can look at entertainment, look at text messages, where to go grocery shopping, and buy things are all paid by mobile phones, and we don't need to bring cash." ”
Chen Xiaoting, manager of the People's Post and Telecommunications Office, said: "The network speed is faster and the stability has been greatly enhanced, which makes our lives full of more possibilities. Secondly, as AI technology becomes more and more powerful, mobile phones will become an important node to connect everything, bringing more convenience and innovation to our lives. ”
Not only is the mode of communication constantly changing, but the communication technology is also developing by leaps and bounds from wired to wireless, from analog to digital. In the early days, wired telephones needed to lay cables, which limited the freedom of communication, but the emergence of wireless communication technology made it possible for people to contact and communicate anywhere, greatly improving the convenience of communication.
Chen Xiaoting, manager of the People's Post and Telecommunications Office, said: "Mobile phones are not only a tool for our daily communication and entertainment, but also an important symbol of technological development. At the same time, we also hope that the public can pay more attention to the future development of communication technology and jointly promote the progress of science and technology and the development of society. ”
Communication tools and communication technologies are constantly changing, but what remains unchanged is people's pursuit of a high-quality life. With the continuous change of technology, it is believed that there will be a more convenient, efficient and vivid communication experience in the future, injecting more possibilities into people's lives.