Telecommunications (258 respondents)

Will terabit optical networks be common?

Unlikely 3.5%

Equal chances 6.9%

Likely 80.6%

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When is this likely to occur?

10 years or less 42.2%

11 to 20 years 46.9%

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Will 3-D TV be adopted in homes?

Unlikely 29.8%

Equal chances 31.4%

Likely 33.3%

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Will interactive computer graphics be lifelike?

Unlikely 5.8%

Likely 80.2%

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When is this likely to occur?

10 years or less 47.1%

11 to 20 years 40.7%

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Will gigabit Internet access be available in homes in developed countries?

Unlikely 5%

Equal chances 10.5%

Likely 84.1%

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When is this likely to occur?

10 years or less 44.6%

11 to 20 years 45.1%

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Will software-defined radio be integrated into consumer electronics?

Unlikely 3.5%

Equal chances 9.3%

Likely 81.8%

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When is this likely to occur?

10 years or less 57.9%

11 to 20 years 34.7%

Will global videoconferencing become routine?

Unlikely 7%

Equal chances 10.5%

Likely 81%

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When is this likely to occur?

10 years or less 70.7%

11 to 20 years 26.1%

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