Access Quote by Randall L. Stephenson
“E-mail, when it became mobile - what happened? Utilization of email went through the roof. Just pure Internet access and data - what happens when you mobilize it? Multiples. People are dependent upon broadband and as you mobilize it, they become even more dependent on broadband.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Tech Conference, 2005
Mobile email dramatically increased usage because constant connectivity made broadband essential.
In simple terms: Mobile email boosted usage and reliance on broadband.
Recognize how technology can amplify dependence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Remote work
- travel
- online learning
- customer service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does constant connectivity affect work-life balance?
- What safeguards are needed for broadband reliance?
May overlook privacy risks and digital fatigue.