Data table for the graph
Timeline
- 1995: Internet starts to be commonly used.
- 1997: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) committee creates the 802.11 standards used for broadcasting a WiFi signal.
- 2000: 1) A major shift occurs. 2) First mobile phone with Bluetooth technology comes to market.
- 2002: Release of the first hand held wireless device.
- 2003: Global Positioning System (GPS) began to hit the mass market.
- 2007 and beyond: New upgraded versions of smartphones marked these years.
- 2008: Start of a worldwide economic recession.
- 2010: First tablet available in the United States on April 3rd and in Canada on May 28th.
- 2010 and beyond: New upgraded versions of tablets marked these years.
| Wholesale sales of computer and communications equipment and supplies ($) | |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 13,732,458 |
| 1994 | 17,026,036 |
| 1995 | 18,417,623 |
| 1996 | 22,962,016 |
| 1997 | 26,490,692 |
| 1998 | 28,197,571 |
| 1999 | 31,146,195 |
| 2000 | 31,528,554 |
| 2001 | 29,052,610 |
| 2002 | 28,391,056 |
| 2003 | 27,122,515 |
| 2004 | 26,430,087 |
| 2005 | 27,802,430 |
| 2006 | 29,738,251 |
| 2007 | 31,135,052 |
| 2008 | 32,644,122 |
| 2009 | 31,055,738 |
| 2010 | 33,540,643 |
| 2011 | 34,670,507 |
| 2012 | 38,115,692 |
| 2013 | 40,230,658 |
| 2014 | 41,885,715 |
| 2015 | 42,843,126 |
| 2016 | 42,739,303 |