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Sputnik is launched
The USSR (Union of Soviet Socialists Republics) launches Sputnik into space, which enables global communication. -
The 101 Modem is invented
Modem, short for modulator-demodulator, was invented by Bell Labs. This device uses amplitude magnification to convert digital signals to electrical (analog) signals and back, enabling computers to communicate with one another. -
DARPA is created
The U.S. government creates DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Project Agency) in response to the Sputnik launch. The purpose of the agency is to explore new technology and ensure that they are operationally ready for use—mostly for military purposes. -
ASCII is developed
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Exchange) is the first universal standard for computers. This system, developed by Bob Demer, standardizes the way computers represent data, such as letters, symbols, punctuation marks, and coding. -
The First Wide-Area Network is launched
ARPNET (Advanced Research Project Network) successfully launches the first WAN (wide-area network) connection between a series of computers to connect local area networks over a wide range, allowing long-distance communication. -
ARPANET was created
The Advanced Research Project Agency Network was developed under the direction of the U.S. Advanced Research Project Agency. ARPANET was the first wide-area packet-switching network and one of the first networks to implement the TCP/IP protocol. These two technologies became the foundation of the internet. -
The Development of the TCP/IP
Developed by Robert Kahn and Vincent Cerf, the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)/ IP (Internet Protocol) is a technology used to link multiple networks together so that if one collapses, the others would not. -
The Ethernet Cable was developed
The Ethernet Cable was essentially used to link multiple networks together and allows for more transfer of data over a network. This system was developed by Robert Metcalfe, who at the time was working at Xerox Corporations. -
Online Chat is introduced
The first online chatroom was Talkomatic, created by Doug Brown and David R. Woolley using the PLATO system. The messages were generally short to allow the other user to respond quicker. Then in February of 1989, the first transatlantic chat occurred between Oulu, Finland and Corvallis, Oregon. -
AppleTalk was developed
The Apple computer was created by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. This computer enabled the development of AppleTalk—a form of communication through emailing. -
The Development of USENET
USENET, otherwise known as Unix User Network, was developed by Tom Truscott and Steve Bellovin. The system was used to transfer date over phone line via dial-up connections. This system the foundation of the internet, but it was too complicated to use. -
Establishment of LANs
Robert Metcalfe's company, 3com, introduces ethernet cables for both computer stations and personal computers. This led to the establishment of Local Area Networks. -
PhoneNet is established
The PhoneNet system, developed by Farallon Computing (now known as Netopia) was connected to ARPANET and established the first commercial network: Telenet. This system broadens access the internet and enables email communication throughout different parts of the world. -
The Domain Name System
Created by Paul Mockapetris, Jon Postel and Craig Partridge, the Domain Name system uses domain names to increase the amount of people using the internet at once. -
The Development of NSFNET
The National Science Foundation Network, developed by Dennis Jennings, promoted the advanced research of technology and education of networking in the U.S. -
The first domain is launched
symbolic.com is the first and oldest domain on the internet. -
The World Wide Web is launched
Developed by Tim-Berners Lee while, the World Wide Web was officially launched by CERN in1991. The WWW made it easier for internet users to get information online, to share data, or to communicate with one another globally. -
Internet Explorer launches
Microsoft also launches Internet Explorer which allows user to obtain information online. Along with this, Java launches and enables animation on websites, attracting an overload of new internet users. -
Microsoft launches Windows 95
Windows 95 is a consumer-oriented system and is the first to use a family of 9 operating systems. Along with Windows 95, Amazon, Yahoo, and Ebay launch. -
Google is launched
Google, founded by Larry Page and Sergey Bin, is an multi-million American company originally created as a search engine for internet users browsing the internet for information. This search engine provides millions of domains and is considerably the most popular web domain. -
WiFi was launched
Wifi, also known as wireless internet, was developed by a committee called 802.11. This led to the creation of WLANs (wireless local area networks). -
Wireless Devices
During the early 2000s wireless devices such as mobile phones, tablets, TVs, etc. were developed. -
The Introduction of 5G
5G is the fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks. This is by far the biggest and fastest working network and is expected to launch worldwide by 2025. Although, as of early 2020, 5G has been launched in few selected areas.
