Television remote control
Another example would be the use of a wireless remote control unit to replace the old hard wired remote control units that were sometimes used in the television industry. Some televisions were previously manufactured with hard wired remote controls which plugged in to a receptacle or jack in the television whereas more modern televisions use wireless remote control units.

Cellular telephones
Perhaps one of the most well known examples of wireless technology in action is the cellular telephone. These instruments use radio waves to enable the operator to make phone calls from many locations world-wide. They can be used anywhere that there is a cellular telephone site to house the equipment that is required to transmit and receive the signal that is used to transfer both voice and data to and from these instruments. (For more information see the article on mobile phones).