Connectivity has evolved dramatically over the past 30 years, starting with basic dial-up modems in 1990, followed by 3G and 4G mobile networks and broadband in 2010 providing faster data speeds. By 2020, 5G networks and the Internet of Things are transforming our world with near-infinite connectivity for people and devices, enabling real-time networks and applications like remote healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and smart wearables. This connected future will improve lives, benefit the environment, and create new opportunities through seamless integration of billions of connected people and objects demanding high performance, reliability and security.

1. Connect
1990
Basic connectivity
(dial-up modems)
2010
3G and 4G mobile
Superfast broadband
2020
Internet of Things & 5G
TransformEnabling the connected world
Realtime
networks
Connectivity
for tomorrow
Slow data
(kb/s speeds)
Voice and
rudimentary
data
Rise of
our virtual
social world
Bringing
people
together
Faster data
(Mb/s speeds)
Infinite data
(Gb/s speeds)
Seamless
convergence
Billions of connected people and objects will demand
near-infinite and real-time processing, performance,
reliability, and security
Our connected world will improve lives, provide
a safer and cleaner planet and create new opportunities
for people and businesses
Industry
4.0
Autonomous
driving
Remote
healthcare
Engage
Wearables
(smart clothes,
glasses,
watches)