This document summarizes the development of the Internet. It begins with a brief history, noting that ARPANET was created in 1969 by the US Defense Department and initially connected 5 computers. Standards like TCP were established in the 1970s, and by the 1980s the Internet connected over 1000 hosts using TCP/IP. The document then discusses what constitutes the Internet and its early development, including research on packet switching. It notes that the creation of the Internet solved challenges around digital networking, reliability, and survivability. Finally, it outlines key aspects of smart Internet development, including the importance of human infrastructure and governance frameworks to promote innovation and expansion.