Wired connectivity like Ethernet cables connect devices directly using wires. Wireless connectivity like Wi-Fi connects devices wirelessly using a wireless router. Bluetooth provides wireless connectivity over short distances to devices like phones and computers. FireWire was an Apple-developed wired standard comparable to but less successful than USB. USB is a common industry standard defining cables, connectors and protocols for wired device connectivity. 4G LTE is a recent wireless technology used by Apple that transfers data over former analog TV signals.