Using satellite and wireless communications, undeveloped countries can connect specific cities or regions without the expense or time involved in installing hardwire connections. The number of telephone lines will increase dramatically.
Predictor: Eager, Bill
Prediction, in context:In his 1994 book “The Information Superhighway Illustrated,” Bill Eager writes about his view of the future: ”Many third-world countries also will take advantage of the new technologies, even leapfrogging some older communications systems. Using satellite and wireless communications, undeveloped countries can connect specific cities or regions without the expense or time involved in installing hardwire connections. The number of telephone lines will increase dramatically.”
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: Global Relationships/Politics
Subtopic: Third-World Nations
Name of publication: The Information Superhighway Illustrated
Title, headline, chapter name: Chapter 14: Current and Future Services
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Page 180
This data was logged into the Elon/Pew Predictions Database by: Cooley, Theresa M.