The prediction, in brief:

In the next five years, having a link to the Internet will become as common as having a telephone number or a mailbox.

Predictor: Eager, Bill

Prediction, in context:

In his 1994 book “The Information Superhighway Illustrated,” Bill Eager writes about his view of the future:”Electronic mail via the Internet is a significant tool that empowers people to rapidly communicate with friends, colleagues, and strangers. In the next five years, having a link to the Internet will become as common as having a telephone number or a mailbox.”

Biography:

Bill Eager, an Internet marketing pioneer, wrote many books about the field, including the best-sellers “The Information Payoff” and “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Marketing.” He was also known for his presentations and workshops about technology at national conferences. (Entrepreneur/Business Leader.)

Date of prediction: January 1, 1994

Topic of prediction: Communication

Subtopic: E-mail

Name of publication: The Information Superhighway Illustrated

Title, headline, chapter name: Chapter 9: Accessing the Internet

Quote Type: Direct quote

Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Page 105

This data was logged into the Elon/Pew Predictions Database by: Cooley, Theresa M.