History & Future of Communication
Explore the evolution of public communication from the invention of the telephone to the next leap with Starphone
The Journey of Public Phone and Starphone
1876 - Invention of the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone, revolutionizing human communication forever.
1889 - First Public Telephone
First public telephone installed in Connecticut, making communication accessible to everyone.
1900s - Global Expansion
Expansion of telephone networks worldwide, connecting continents and cultures.
1960s - Urban Revolution
Public telephones become common in cities, making communication accessible on every street corner.
1980s - Peak Usage
Peak of public telephone usage as they become essential urban infrastructure.
2000s - Mobile Era
Decline of public telephones with the rise of mobile phones, but a gap emerges for reliable public infrastructure.
2023 - The Vision
Starphone was conceived with a bold vision: to revolutionize public communication and make it reliable even in the most extreme environments.
October 2023 - First Prototype
Our first public phone booth prototype was built from cardboard and laser-cut panels. The prototype was deployed near SpaceX Starbase and received its first calls from visitors including Darwin from Canada, proving the concept works in real-world conditions.
2023-2024 - Extreme Testing
The booth withstood extreme weather conditions including high winds near SpaceX launches and harsh Texas weather. Post-IFT3, we didn't think it would survive, but it did! We tested at remote locations including Shenandoah National Park and gathered valuable real-world data.
2024 - Enhanced Systems
Added IoT environmental sensors, improved network redundancy with Starlink and cellular, and developed enhanced security protocols. Participated in Maker Faire Alexandria and FEMA demonstrations. The stainless steel booth prototype was completed.
2025 - Prototype Finalized
Starphone prototype finalized with space-grade engineering and ready for deployment.
2026 - Expansion
Starphone expands to major cities and rural areas, providing reliable communication infrastructure.
2027 - Starphone on the Moon
First Starphone deployed for lunar communications.
2028 - Space Stations
Space stations equipped with Starphones for reliable crew communication.
2030 - Interplanetary
Interplanetary communication powered by Starphone, connecting humanity across the solar system.
PH3AR: Community & Collaboration
PH3AR is a growing community of technologists, engineers, geeks, gamers and dreamers who work together and play together. Starphone is one of our flagship projects, and it represents the spirit of collaboration and innovation that defines PH3AR.
"PH3AR isn't just a community. It's a place where ideas come alive, and Starphone is a testament to that innovation."— PH3AR Member