Reading Prime Time 1 Module 6

Millions of people around the world use mobile phones to keep in touch with friends and family, and there is an 80 % chance that you have got a mobile phone in your pocket or bag. Have you ever wondered , how a mobile network works ?

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Millions of people around the world use mobile phones to keep in touch with friends and family, and there is an 80 % chance that you have got a mobile phone in your pocket or bag. Have you ever wondered , how a mobile network works ?

Are mobile phones popular nowadays ?

A mobile phone is actually a sophisticated radio that uses radio waves to communicate, like a really good walkie- talkie.A walkie- talkie uses one channel and one frequency so only one person can talk at the same time.The mobile phone uses two frequencies , one for talking and one for listening , which means both users can talk at the same time, and it can use over 1600 channels.

What waves does a mobile phone use to communicate ?

A mobile phone is actually a sophisticated radio that uses radio waves to communicate, like a really good walkie- talkie.A walkie- talkie uses one channel and one frequency so only one person can talk at the same time.The mobile phone uses two frequencies , one for talking and one for listening , which means both users can talk at the same time, and it can use over 1600 channels.

How many channels and frequencies does a walkie talkie use ?

A mobile phone is actually a sophisticated radio that uses radio waves to communicate, like a really good walkie- talkie.A walkie- talkie uses one channel and one frequency so only one person can talk at the same time.The mobile phone uses two frequencies , one for talking and one for listening , which means both users can talk at the same time, and it can use over 1600 channels.

How many users can talk on the phone at the same time ?

When your mobile phone is on, the phone communicates to what we call a base station.A base station is a special antenna which can be on the top of a building or a communication tower. There are usually hundreds of base stations in cities all over the world.Sometimes telephone companies disguise their base stations so you do not even notice them.

When does your mobile phone communicate to a base station ?

When your mobile phone is on, the phone communicates to what we call a base station.A base station is a special antenna which can be on the top of a building or a communication tower. There are usually hundreds of base stations in cities all over the world.Sometimes telephone companies disguise their base stations so you do not even notice them.

Where is usually a base station ?

When your mobile phone is on, the phone communicates to what we call a base station.A base station is a special antenna which can be on the top of a building or a communication tower. There are usually hundreds of base stations in cities all over the world.Sometimes telephone companies disguise their base stations so you do not even notice them.

Why can't we sometimes notice base stations ?