The History of Modems [Infographic]

The Internet has no doubt transformed modern human life. But without the equipment to connect us, we might still be communicating via smoke signals and carrier pigeons. The History of Modems infographic below gives an overview on the development of this linchpin of the information age.

From connecting teletype machines in the 1940’s, the modem has gone through several transformations over the past century to become a household item and a crucial part of human communication.

This infographic was produced by broadbandchoices.co.uk.