'internet-ready' originates from the combination of 'internet' and 'ready', where 'internet' refers to the global network of interconnected computers, and 'ready' means 'prepared or equipped for immediate use'.

'internet-ready' evolved from the increasing need for devices to connect to the internet, becoming a common term in the late 20th century.

Initially, it meant 'prepared for internet connection', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.