The quantum internet is being developed gradually and is expected to roll out over the next decade or so. In the next 5 years, we’ll see small-scale test networks and pilot projects in cities, like the EU’s quantum communication initiatives.
Over the following 5 to 10 years, these networks will expand to connect entire regions or countries, with the long-term goal being a global quantum internet enabling secure, INSTANTANEOUS communication worldwide.
Early versions will work alongside our current internet, gradually introducing groundbreaking features like unbreakable encryption, which could revolutionize cybersecurity and protect sensitive information in finance, healthcare, and government.
Quantum networks will also allow scientists to collaborate in real time, sharing data and computing power to solve massive problems like climate change or disease modeling.
Additionally, the quantum internet could power a new era of AI development, enhancing everything from autonomous vehicles to personalized medicine.
This transformation will fundamentally reshape how we share knowledge, protect information, and innovate on a global scale.
