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As we become more and more reliant on the internet, especially with regard to wireless connection that we use with things like cell phones, we become closer to reaching the point in which those connection services max out. According to a study recently performed, we have already seen an average wireless device use increase in this year compared to last year. The 2025 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study shows that the average person has increased their wireless device use by 40 minutes compared to 2024. While that may not sound like much to an individual, on a broad scale that number is huge and could reflect catastrophic issues for the future.

This growth in the demand for bandwidth is already showing signs of negative effects.

Internet speed, on average, has slowed down. The speed decrease may not always be noticeably different, but it is there, nonetheless. This change will only become more prominent as the upward trend continues. So far, the change has remained isolated to device speeds, but the clogged connections could expand to broader issues.

The trucking industry is worried about the connection issues.

Many modern trucks rely on wireless connections. So far, the technology has not shown any signs of damage from the overfilled servers. However, experts believe it is only a matter of time.

The director of product at Magnus Technologies, a transportation management company, Jay Delaney, spoke about the issue recently. He explained that he has not yet heard from any clients or carriers that they have experienced issues due to cellular congestion. He also included that he is confident that if trends continue the way they are, we will soon see truckers reporting issues.

Streaming takes up the most bandwidth.

Something as simple as streaming a movie can take up gigabytes worth of data. Most parts of trucking in which data is necessary, such as some newer technology to complete a shipping transaction, only takes up around 2,000 bytes.

Many believe that the connectivity issues will become so widespread that no industry will be unscathed. In today’s world, everything comes back to an electronic device based on connectivity of some kind. Restaurants no longer offer physical menus, now opting for QR codes that must be scanned. Everything is app based, with little done in person. This only further plugs up the bandwidth of servers, worsening the problem.

Trucks and drivers will be affected sooner rather than later.

Trucks are moving in a more digital direction as well. When so much of the industry relies on wireless connection, the congestion will be felt more than ever. Some in the industry are trying to react now to get ahead of the issues, but no one can predict when or how the official problems will hit the industry.