Why Do Phones Work When They're Not Connected to the Internet?

Phones work even when they're not connected to the internet because they talk directly with other phones through a special network called cellular networks. Think of it like two friends talking across the classroom without needing the teacher's help, they just need each other and a connection in between.

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  1. Your phone sends text messages through cell towers, even when you're not connected to Wi-Fi.
  2. Calling your friend on the bus works without needing an internet signal.
  3. You can send a message from a mountain top with no internet at all.

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