# Excess Connectivity Telecom companies strive to beat records with extremely fast LTE networks. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Dec 8, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/excess-connectivity ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 17, 2014 to Apr 25, 2016 - Published: Dec 8, 2014 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Excess Connectivity trend ### LTE Advanced Networks Telecom companies are investing in LTE advanced networks to provide record-breaking data features for users and maintain a competitive edge. ### Faster Download Speeds Telecom companies are focusing on faster download speeds to cater to modern age individuals seeking instant engagement. ### Affordable Smartphones The market for affordable smartphones is expanding, as developing countries rise, pushing brands to create premium devices with budget designs. ## What the Excess Connectivity trend means for industry ### For 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 for Excess Connectivity Trend score 1.5 out of 10, from popularity 22%, activity 16%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 22% - Activity: 16% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Excess Connectivity trend 5 featured examples from May 17, 2014 to Apr 25, 2016. - [Trailblazing Cellphone Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telstra): Telstra Demonstrated the World's Fastest LTE-A Networking Speeds (Category: Tech) Implication: The telecommunications industry can take advantage of the advancements in LTE-A networking to offer customers faster and more reliable network speeds. - [Speedy Telecom Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m1-singapore): M1 Singapore Introduces LTE-Advanced Network for Faster Downloading (Category: Tech) Implication: The telecommunications industry is being disrupted by the need for faster download speeds, leading to upgrades in infrastructure and technology. - [Premium Affordable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-smartphones): The Meizu M3 is Set to be Available in China for $92 (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for technology companies to enter or expand in the growing market for affordable smartphones with premium features. - [Record-Breaking LTE Speeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lte-advanced): Ooredoo Qatar, Nokia & China Mobile Broke the LTE Advanced Speed Record (Category: Tech) Implication: The telecom industry can explore the opportunities of utilizing LTE Advanced speeds for delivering faster and more reliable communication services. - [Speed-Focused LTE Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lte-advanced-service): Indosat's LTE-Advanced Network is the Fastest in Indonesia (Category: Tech) Implication: Indosat's LTE-Advanced network is disrupting the telecommunications industry by setting a new benchmark for internet speed and reliability. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)