In 1987, the first person in China to operate a mobile phone, he randomly chose a phone number, but in the end, he chose something

followIn today's society, with the rapid development of technology, smartphones have become an inseparable part of our lives, and without them, it can be said that it is impossible to move at any pace. One phone call can easily connect the world, which was unimaginable in the days of slow traffic and a letter from home taking over half a month to reach loved ones

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In today's society, with the rapid development of technology, smartphones have become an inseparable part of our lives, and without them, it can be said that it is impossible to move at any pace. One phone call can easily connect the world, which was unimaginable in the days of slow traffic and a letter from home taking over half a month to reach loved ones. In wartime, many people lost contact due to communication barriers. After decades of rapid development, people's living standards have improved. They can transfer Payphone to communicate. After the millennium, especially the application of smart phones to various scenes of life, it really brings great convenience to everyone.

At present, according to relevant statistics, the number of Chinese netizens has reached 1.067 billion. According to the public data of the three major operators, there are a total of 1.619 billion mobile phone users in China. But what is little known is that when mobile phones first entered the Chinese Mainland, the usage rate was far less popular than it is today.

If there is a loud and festive phone number, it is a message of good wishes. Now, in order to meet the market demand, the numbers of the three major operators are all 11 digit combinations for everyone to choose from. In the concept of Chinese people, people like to choose numbers that sound auspicious, such as "888, 666".

In 1987, China introduced the first generation of analog mobile communication technology, followed by the emergence of the first batch of mobile phones. The model of these mobile phones is the Motorola 3200, which has long been declining, commonly known as "Big Brother". At that time, "Big Brother" was not only a means of communication, but also a symbol of identity and wealth.

At that time, buying a mobile phone cost 20000 to 30000 yuan. According to the per capita salary of over 100 yuan in the early 1990s, a mobile phone was equivalent to a person's income for decades, and only those who were either wealthy or expensive could have it! But especially for young people born in 1995, in their memory, phones started with button presses and have no memory of the first generation of smartphones. At that time, phones could even use a fifth battery, which is really unimaginable.

Later, when the GSM digital network appeared, Motorola, which refused to embrace the trend of the times, had long been left behind by the increasingly advanced 2G technology. Nokia, one of the three mobile phone giants, has also emerged. Ericsson's GH337 is the first mobile phone to enter Chinese Mainland. Everyone has a deep memory of Nokia, which is as solid as bricks and can withstand falling.

After 2008, China finally boarded the shuttle bus of 3G communication. China's TD-SCDMA, along with WCDMA in Europe and CDMA2000 in the United States, became the three major technologies of 3G. Although we did not yet have our own national brand, domestically produced counterfeit mobile phones slowly entered the market at this time.

In 2008, Apple released its first generation iPhone, officially debuting the concept of a smartphone. The first touchscreen iPhone shocked the world. Before Huawei's rise, it finally ushered in a situation where the domestic mobile phone market was dominated by numerous competitors, which gave us today's convenient life.

But you know what? The earliest phone numbers were freely selectable. Who was the first person to use a mobile phone? Who was the first person in China to apply for a mobile phone number? Back then, he was free to choose the number, but in the end, what number did he choose? Today, let's return to the era when the spring breeze of reform swept the land. The protagonist of the story is called Xu Feng, born in Guangdong in 1964. His ancestors were poor farmers who made a living by fishing.

In the 1980s, due to the beginning of reform and opening up, private individuals also began to develop. Coastal Guangzhou became one of the earliest cities to open up in China. Xu Feng was one of the first people to "eat crabs" and engage in business overseas. In 1986, he keenly sensed the changes and came to Guangzhou, hoping to do some business to earn some money.

After some consideration, he set his sights on the seafood market and found that there were many big business owners in Guangzhou, who often enjoyed entertaining guests. After discovering this business opportunity, Xu Feng made a decisive decision to operate a seafood restaurant business and planned to open a high-end seafood restaurant. Xu Feng, relying on the unique geographical advantages of Guangzhou and his keen business acumen, quickly made a fortune, which was the first bucket of gold in his life.

But the good times didn't last long, and soon the problem arose. The location of Xu Feng's restaurant is not the origin of the ingredients, and the only channels for purchasing the restaurant are fishermen from other places. At that time, Xu Feng sent messages to the fishing village every time by telegram to place orders for the ingredients. Seafood requires long-distance transportation, and the raw materials are expensive and not fresh. Many customers have reported that the taste is not good enough, which has caused Xu Feng to lose a lot of business.

As we all know, eating seafood is all about being "fresh". Due to the loss of customers and the sharp increase in costs, long-term losses have been caused, and hotels are facing closure. What should we do if our painstakingly managed business is in jeopardy? If Xu Feng wants to continue developing, he must find a way to solve this problem.

Just as Xu Feng was racking his brains, he happened toOn a business trip to Hong Kong, I saw someone over there using a large box like a black brick on the phone. Xu Feng was still the first to see this new thing, and he was surprised that just talking to the big box could immediately convey the message, and the box could also be carried with him. Thinking of this, Xu Feng's eyes lit up. If he had this thing, wouldn't it be much more convenient to purchase it?

The box that Xu Feng saw in Hong Kong was later commonly known as the 'Big Brother'. But at that time, it was not yet available for sale in mainland China. However, Xu Feng's luck was really good enough. Not long after, in 1987, his relatives who worked at the Post and Telecommunications Bureau brought exciting good news: due to the 6th National Games being held in Guangzhou, around November, the first batch of 100 trial phones will be approved for sale in Guangdong. Upon learning this news, Xu Feng was very excited and prepared to buy a phone early on.

One day in November 1987, Xu Feng pushed off all his work and went to the business hall to wait, afraid that he wouldn't be able to grab his phone. That day, he arrived at the post and telecommunications office early. After waiting in line for a while, it was finally his turn. Xu Feng couldn't help but be excited and asked the salesperson, "I heard there's a batch of mobile phones in here? Can I buy them now

The salesperson told him that he had not received any notification that the phone could be sold yet. Buying a phone now requires approval from the leader. Xu Feng then begged the salesperson to help him apply to his superiors. He really wanted to buy it, and if possible, he would immediately pay for it. Seeing Xu Feng's sincere appearance, the salesperson couldn't bear it and immediately reported the situation to the leaders. After thinking about it, the leaders of the Post and Telecommunications Bureau agreed.

But at that time, the bureau had just received the phone, and the price had not been determined yet. So, how much would be suitable to sell? The leaders of the post and telecommunications bureau were worried again. Feng Botang, the head of the Post office at that time, received Xu Feng in person. Feng Botang asked, "Considering that no one has ever bought a big cell phone, we haven't set a price yet, so we can only give you an approximate price.".

Can you accept offering 20000 yuan first and issuing an invoice for you? After the pricing is determined, can you refund more or make up for less? Feng Botang was also worried, because 20000 yuan was indeed a huge sum at the time, and in some places it could even be worth a house! I don't know what Xu Feng's thoughts are.

Unexpectedly, Xu Feng readily agreed without any hesitation and took out a check for 20000 yuan on the spot! Because Xu Feng expected that although this phone had a huge investment, it would make it more convenient and efficient for him to contact the source of goods, bringing him more opportunities to expand his business and earn more money.

So, Feng Baitang asked the salesperson to take out a "Guangzhou Mobile Phone Application Form" and asked Xu Feng to fill it out. It turned out that buying a mobile phone at that time had to go through approval. After a series of procedures, the salesperson sold the phone to Xu Feng. In this way, Xu Feng became the first person in Guangdong, and even in China, to have a big brother.

Then, the waiter asked Xu Feng to choose a phone number. At that time, a mobile phone number was worth 6000 yuan and the monthly rent was 150 yuan. Without hesitation, he took out the money and decided to handle it.Xu Feng was also very cautious in choosing the number. At that time, the number was chosen as follows: the Guangzhou area code was 9010 and cannot be changed. But the last two digits are arrangement numbers from 01 to 99, which Xu Feng can choose at will.

According to Xu Feng's recollection, he chose the number "88" at the time because he felt that "88" had a homophonic sound of "sending" at the same time. As a businessman, he hoped that this "beautiful account" could bring him a good start, and he hoped that his business would continue to improve and his financial resources would be abundant. Walking out of the business hall, Xu Feng was excited in his heart. He finally bought the dream "black large brick", which will also be a new beginning in his life!

I heard that Xu Feng bought a mobile phone, and his friends around him were very curious. They all went to his house to see what was going on. Sure enough, everything is developing as Xu Feng hoped. With his mobile phone, it becomes more convenient and timely for him to communicate with fishermen and customers. The problem of supply has been solved, and the business of seafood restaurants has also flourished. He even opened several branches one after another.

Later on, Xu Feng also founded the Nanhai Fishing Village Group, where his fishing village occupied half of the seafood and catering market in Guangzhou and even became a member of the Guangdong Political Consultative Conference. Moreover, as the first person in China to use a mobile phone, Xu Feng is still a mobile global diamond card user!

Later, the first batch of mobile phone numbers starting with "139" were activated, and Xu Feng's "901088" was also deactivated. In an interview a few years later, Xu Feng once recalled with a smile, "It was these beautiful numbers and this phone that brought me wealth and business opportunities back then. It was also a record of my personal growth, and it really meant a lot

With the changes of the times, although the "big brother" has been eliminated, it has witnessed the development of China's mobile internet. The heavens, the sun, and the moon remain the same, but last night and present are different and similar. "Only a few decades after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the changes that have caught the attention of the world not only require the efforts and dedication of the people, but also a group of" leaders "like Xu Feng. From the fact that Xu Feng could spend 20000 yuan to buy a mobile phone back then, it can be seen that he is an extremely courageous person who dares to venture and fight. He changed his fate through his own hard work and hard work.

As the saying goes, people with small patterns cannot achieve great things. As the saying goes, personality determines fate. Only those who are unwilling to be mediocre and full of adventurous spirit can succeed. Their spirit is worth learning and learning from, and we should boldly explore, be brave in exploring, and constantly strive for progress.

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