# Widespread Connectivity Network connections expand to accommodate growing needs. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Feb 6, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/widespread-connectivity ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Widespread Connectivity trend? **Widespread Connectivity:** As smart cities grow and require enhanced connectivity, network providers are expanding connections to be more robust and versatile. This push towards enhanced network connections readies both dense and remote areas for technological integration and future technologies, and speaks to the value and importance consumers place on connectivity. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 10, 2014 to Nov 12, 2015 - Published: Feb 6, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Widespread Connectivity trend ### Enhanced Network Connections Companies are expanding connections for technological integration, which presents opportunities to develop further innovation such as smart cities and future technology integration ### Internet for Developing Nations Google's Project Loon and fleet of satellites presents disruptive innovation opportunities to bring individuals in developing nations online to help accelerate the development of their communities. ### Smart Street Lighting The Smartpole Streetlights, which serve as cellular hubs to boost LTE reception, presents opportunities for more innovative and efficient lighting solutions while also improving connectivity. ## What the Widespread Connectivity trend means for industry ### For Telecommunications Telecommunications companies have the opportunity to enhance network connections to cater to the needs of customers and adapt to technological advancements. ### For Internet Technology With the push towards Internet for developing nations and large scale Internet-beaming structures, tech developers have a chance to create innovative ways to bring individuals who had no access to the online world, online. ### For Smart City Infrastructure There are opportunities to develop future initiatives for smart cities as network providers expand connections to accommodate technological integration. ## Trend signals for Widespread Connectivity Trend score 2.3 out of 10, from popularity 30%, activity 32%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 30% - Activity: 32% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Widespread Connectivity trend 4 featured examples from Dec 10, 2014 to Nov 12, 2015. - [Intelligent Street Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-lighting): The Smartpole Streetlights Save Energy and Boost LTE Reception (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Smart street lighting is an emerging product category with opportunities for further innovation. - [Wi-Fi Phone Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linknyc): LinkNYC is Replacing Obsolete Phone Booths with Free Wi-Fi Towers (Category: World) Implication: The telecommunications industry can benefit from the upgrade of phone booths to Wi-Fi towers, as it enhances connectivity and expands internet access for both residents and visito… - [Satellite Internet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-loon): Google's Project Loon Will Bring More People Online (Category: Business) Implication: Opportunity for telecommunications companies to provide satellite internet services. - [LTE-Expanding Telecom Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/australian-mobile-operators): Two Australian Mobile Operators Compete Over Better Service (Category: Tech) Implication: The competition among mobile operators to expand their LTE networks creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in network infrastructure and next-generation telecommunication… ## 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)