The history of network traffic models involves the evolution of theoretical and empirical approaches used to understand, analyze, and predict network traffic behavior over time. Below is a timeline and overview of key developments in the field: ### 1960s - 1970s: Early Developments - **Foundational Theories**: The origins of network traffic modeling can be traced back to the concepts of queueing theory and stochastic processes, which were applied in telecommunications to manage and model telephone traffic.