In the 1990s, mobile calls in India cost up to 17 per minute, with charges even for incoming calls Class 7

In the 1990s, mobile calls in India cost up to 17 per minute, with charges even for incoming calls Class 7

Question 1.

In the 1990s, mobile calls in India cost up to 17 per minute, with charges even for incoming calls. Today, India has some of the world's cheapest mobile and internet rates. How do you think this became possible? Class 7

Answer:

Technological Advancements: Over the years, technology improved, making mobile phones and internet services cheaper to produce and maintain. This led to lower prices.

Increased Competition: More companies entered the mobile market, leading to competition. Companies lowered their prices to attract customers, making calls and internet access affordable for everyone.

Question 2.

Ask your family or people in the neighbourhood how they sent long-distance messages before mobile phones were introduced. What has been their experience of using the first telephone or mobile phone? Class 7

Answer:

Before mobile phones, people used letters, telegrams, and Public Call Office to send messages. Letters took time to reach, while telegrams were faster but costly.

Using the first telephone was exciting but confusing. People had to learn how to dial. Mobile phones later made communication much easier and faster.