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Where it all began
The first generation of mobile networks were launched by Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) in Tokyo.he US approved the first 1G operations and the Motorola’s DynaTAC became one of the first ‘mobile’ phones to see widespread use stateside.1G technology suffered from a number of drawbacks and coverage was poor and sound quality was low. -
The Cultural Revolution
Was launched under the GSM standard in Finland.For the first time, calls could be encrypted and digital voice calls were significantly clearer with less static and background crackling.But 2G was about much more than telecommunications; it helped lay the groundwork for nothing short of a cultural revolution. -
The ‘Packet-Switching’ Revolution
3G was launched by NTT DoCoMo in 2001 and aimed to standardize the network protocol used by vendors.Users could access data from any location in the world as the ‘data packets’ that drive web connectivity were standardized.3G’s increased data transfer capabilities (4 times faster than 2G) also led to the rise of new services such as video conferencing, video streaming and voice over IP (such as Skype). -
The Streaming Era
4G was first deployed in Stockholm, Sweden and Oslo, Norway in 2009 as the Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G standard.4G offers fast mobile web access (up to 1 gigabit per second for stationary users) which facilitates gaming services, HD videos and HQ video conferencing. -
The Internet of Things Era
The superior connectivity offered by 5G promised to transform everything from banking to healthcare. 5G offers the possibility of innovations such as remote surgeries, telemedicine and even remote vital sign monitoring that could save lives.