This convergence will allow for these billions to be part of the con-
nected web for the first time in human history.
More recently there has been a push toward open standards
and systems in this convergence. For example, firms such as Veri-
zon and Google are proposing an open platform for network con-
nectivity that will allow multiple devices to connect. There is also
an attempt to make access to devices free. For example, Google is
trying to force an open-source mobile device platform using the
new high-speed wireless connectivity. In summary, access to con-
nectivity to personalized content through a device of the individual
consumer’s choice is becoming ...