Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Excess
Connectivity
Telecom companies strive to beat records with extremely fast LTE networks.
1.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Excess Connectivity trend?
Excess Connectivity: As connectivity continues to become an integral part of consumer lifestyle, desires for instantaneous engagement is becoming commonplace. Providing users with network speeds and LTE services that go beyond sufficient needs, telecommunication services are turning to record-breaking data features to not only heighten user experience, but also maintain a sense of status among competitors.
Trend themes
Themes within the Excess Connectivity trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
LTE Advanced Networks
Telecom companies are investing in LTE advanced networks to provide record-breaking data features for users and maintain a competitive edge.
02
Faster Download Speeds
Telecom companies are focusing on faster download speeds to cater to modern age individuals seeking instant engagement.
03
Affordable Smartphones
The market for affordable smartphones is expanding, as developing countries rise, pushing brands to create premium devices with budget designs.
Industry implications
What the Excess Connectivity trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Telecommunications
The telecommunications industry has a significant role in developing innovative solutions to meet consumer demands for faster and more reliable networks.
For
Mobile Technology
With mobile technology becoming the go-to source for entertainment, work and more, manufacturers are looking to provide users with budget-friendly premium smartphones featuring good camera technology, connectivity functionalities including Bluetooth, wifi, and 4G LTE.
For
Electronics
The increasing demand for affordable smartphones is making the electronics industry expand the market by creating new products that cater to customers' needs, integrating premium features in a budget design.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Excess Connectivity
Trend score 1.5 out of 10, from popularity 22%, activity 16%, freshness 8%.
Popularity22%
Activity16%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Excess Connectivity trend
5 featured examples from May 17, 2014 to Apr 25, 2016CategoryTech
Trailblazing Cellphone Networks
Telstra Demonstrated the World's Fastest LTE-A Networking Speeds
The telecommunications industry can take advantage of the advancements in LTE-A networking to offer customers faster and more reliable network speeds.
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Speedy Telecom Services
M1 Singapore Introduces LTE-Advanced Network for Faster Downloading
The telecommunications industry is being disrupted by the need for faster download speeds, leading to upgrades in infrastructure and technology.
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Premium Affordable Smartphones
The Meizu M3 is Set to be Available in China for $92
Opportunity for technology companies to enter or expand in the growing market for affordable smartphones with premium features.
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Record-Breaking LTE Speeds
Ooredoo Qatar, Nokia & China Mobile Broke the LTE Advanced Speed Record
The telecom industry can explore the opportunities of utilizing LTE Advanced speeds for delivering faster and more reliable communication services.
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Speed-Focused LTE Services
Indosat's LTE-Advanced Network is the Fastest in Indonesia
Indosat's LTE-Advanced network is disrupting the telecommunications industry by setting a new benchmark for internet speed and reliability.
