The document discusses how communication has changed with the rise of broadband internet access on any device from any location. It notes that broadband is now used for more than just home or work and is enabling new services like supporting first responders in the field. The document predicts that by 2025 there will be over 50 billion connected devices, people, and places and that telecommunications will play a growing role in society by bridging the digital divide and empowering people, businesses, and society.