Telecom trivia: Are you up-to-date on modern communications?

Questions

1. What does “LTE” stand for?
2. Name the technology that enables smartphones to communicate directly without cell towers.
3. Which company developed the 4G standard?
4. What is the main purpose of fiber optic cables?
5. Name the wireless technology used in contactless payments.
6. Which protocol is used for internet data transmission?
7. What does “VoIP” stand for?
8. Name the technology that allows multiple devices to share a single internet connection.
9. Which generation of mobile networks introduced 5G?
10. What is the main advantage of satellite communication?

Answers

1. Long-Term Evolution
2. Bluetooth or NFC
3. 3GPP or LTE standard development organizations
4. To transmit data at high speeds over long distances
5. NFC (Near Field Communication)
6. TCP/IP
7. Voice over Internet Protocol
8. Wi-Fi sharing or mobile hotspot
9. Fifth Generation (5G)
10. Global coverage and broadband speeds