We Just Have That Connection by CTIA Research Team

When did each generation of wireless technology become available and what did they allow for?
When each generation of wireless technology became available and what they allowed for includes:

Generation Year Data Speed Allowed For
2G 1991 64 Kbps Basic data services and SMS text messaging.
3G 2001 2 Mbps Basic mobile internet, games, music streaming, and video calling.
4G 2010 100 Mbps New types of applications and devices, apps of the on-demand economy, HD streaming, and smartwatches.

When did 2G become available?
2G became available in 1991.

What was 2G's speed and what capabilities did it allow?
2G's speed was 64 Kbps and allowed for basic data services and SMS text messaging.

When did 3G become available?
3G became available in 2001.

What was 3G's speed and what capabilities did it allow?
3G's speed was 2 Mbps and allowed for basic mobile internet, games, music streaming, and video calling.

When did 4G become available?
4G became available in 2010.

What is 4G's speed and what capabilities did it allow?
4G's speed is 100 Mbps and allowed for new types of applications and devices, apps of the on-demand economy, HD streaming, and smartwatches.

In how many countries does more than 90% of their population have 4G available?
There are only five countries where more than 90% of their population has 4G available. The United States is one of them.

What percentage of Americans can choose between three or more 4G LTE service providers?
97% of Americans can choose between three or more 4G LTE service providers.

What percentage of online traffic comes from mobile devices in the US?
57% of US online traffic comes from mobile devices.

What percentage of US adults rely on their smartphone in lieu of home internet?
20% of US adults rely on their smartphone in lieu of home internet.