From smoke signals to Wi-Fi signals- the evolution of communication

There have been many methods of communication the human race has relied upon to send important messages and now technology is bringing us closer together than ever. This interactive graphic from Global Messaging looks at communication through the ages… and what to expect in the future.

As technology continues to evolve into more complex and fascinating forms, it in turn is having a massive effect on the way we live, not least the way in which we communicate with each other.
Getting a message to someone, whether you’re a friend sending an invitation, an employer sending a memo or a marketer sending out an offer has changed dramatically over the last few decades.
To show just how much things have changed, messaging specialists Global Messaging has created an interactive journey chronicling the methods used to keep in touch in the past, present and future.
From smoke signals to the ever-closer “internet of things” the journey demonstrates just how far we have come as well as offering an insight into what the future of communication could hold.
For example did you know…
• By 2020 it is estimated there will be 50 billion devices connected to the Internet. This will essentially create a web of devices that can be connected and controlled by your phone.
• Over the top (OTT) messaging (messaging via the Internet), has broken all kinds of messaging records. For example, OTT App WhatsApp recorded an all time high of 10 billion outgoing messages in a single day in June 2013.
• Smart social bots are expected to be the dominant form of online interaction. Intelligent assistants, such as Siri and Google Now, will become smarter and be able to provide precise contextual messages by just speaking to them.

Source: https://www.globalmessaging.co.uk/past-present-future/