| Impact | Revolutionized global communication • Rise of extensive telecommunication networks • Shift in society and politics • Globalized world • Unprecedented scale of information sharing |
| Inventor | Dr. Elise Peterson |
| Predecessor | Wired communication |
| Applications | News broadcasting • Entertainment • Education • Cultural exchange • Collaborative projects |
| Influence on | Television • Radio • Internet |
| Main Components | Transmitter • Receiver • Antenna |
| Year of Invention | Late 19th century |
| Type of Technology | Broadcast |