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T. Rowe Price Communications & Technology Fund (formerly T. Rowe Price Media & Telecommunications Fund) Supplement to Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Dated May 1, 2018 On July 25, 2018, the T. Rowe Price Communications & Technology Fund s shareholders approved a proposal to amend the fund s investment objective. The change will go into effect on August 1, 2018. Accordingly, effective August 1, 2018, the investment objective on page 1 is revised as follows: The fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The date of this supplement is July 30, 2018. F121-041 7/30/2018

T. Rowe Price Communications & Technology Fund (formerly T. Rowe Price Media & Telecommunications Fund) T. Rowe Price Financial Services Fund T. Rowe Price Global Consumer Fund T. Rowe Price Global Industrials Fund T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund T. Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund T. Rowe Price New Era Fund T. Rowe Price Real Estate Fund T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund (together, the Sector Funds ) Supplement to Each Sector Fund s Summary Prospectus, Dated May 1, 2018, as supplemented On July 25, 2018, each Sector Fund s shareholders approved a proposal to reclassify each Sector Fund s diversification policy for SEC purposes from diversified to nondiversified. The change to the policy becomes effective on August 1, 2018. Accordingly, all of the following changes to each Sector Fund s summary prospectus are effective August 1, 2018. Under Principal Investment Strategies in Section 1 of each Sector Fund s summary prospectus, the following is added: The fund is nondiversified, meaning it may invest a greater portion of its assets in fewer issuers than is permissible for a diversified fund. Under Principal Risks in Section 1 of each Sector Fund s summary prospectus, the following is added: Nondiversification risks As a nondiversified fund, the fund has the ability to invest a larger percentage of its assets in the securities of a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. As a result, poor performance by a single issuer could adversely affect fund performance more than if the fund were invested in a larger number of issuers. The fund s share price can be expected to fluctuate more than that of a comparable diversified fund. The date of this supplement is July 30, 2018. F114-042-S 7/30/2018

T. Rowe Price Communications & Technology Fund (formerly T. Rowe Price Media & Telecommunications Fund) Supplement to Prospectus and Summary Prospectus Dated May 1, 2018 On March 5, 2018, the fund s Board of Directors approved a proposed amendment to the fund s investment objective. The change is subject to shareholder approval at a special shareholder meeting scheduled for July 25, 2018. Proxy materials describing the proposed investment objective change and the rationale for the proposal are expected to begin mailing to shareholders on May 11, 2018. All fund shareholders who held shares at the close of business on April 26, 2018, are eligible to vote on the proposal. The fund s current investment objective is as follows: The fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth through the common stocks of media, technology, and telecommunications companies. The Board proposes that the fund s investment objective be changed to the following: The fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth. No material changes are anticipated to the fund s current investment program or to the fund s overall risk profile as a result of these changes. However, the Board believes that it is in the interests of the fund s shareholders to approve the proposed investment objective to avoid confusion in light of the fund s name change and to allow the fund greater long-term flexibility to execute its investment program. If the proposed amendment to the fund s investment objective is approved by shareholders, it is expected to become effective on or about August 1, 2018. The date of this supplement is May 1, 2018. F121-042 5/1/2018

T. Rowe Price Communications & Technology Fund (formerly T. Rowe Price Media & Telecommunications Fund) T. Rowe Price Financial Services Fund T. Rowe Price Global Consumer Fund T. Rowe Price Global Industrials Fund T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund T. Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund T. Rowe Price New Era Fund T. Rowe Price Real Estate Fund T. Rowe Price Science & Technology Fund (together, the Sector Funds ) Supplement to Each Sector Fund s Prospectus and Summary Prospectus, Each Dated May 1, 2018 On March 5, 2018, the fund s Board of Directors approved a proposal to reclassify each Sector Fund s diversification status from diversified to nondiversified. The change is subject to shareholder approval at a special shareholder meeting scheduled for July 25, 2018. Proxy materials describing the proposed diversification policy change and the rationale for the proposal are expected to begin mailing to shareholders on May 11, 2018. All shareholders who held shares of a Sector Fund at the close of business on April 26, 2018, are eligible to vote on the proposal for that fund. As a diversified fund, each Sector Fund may not: (1) purchase a security if, as a result, with respect to 75% of the value of the fund s total assets, more than 5% of the value of the fund s total assets would be invested in the securities of a single issuer, except for cash; securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities; and securities of other investment companies; and (2) purchase a security if, as a result, with respect to 75% of the value of the fund s total assets, more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any issuer would be held by the fund (other than obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities). As a nondiversified fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, each Sector Fund would no longer be subject to the above restrictions but would intend to continue meeting the diversification requirements for registered investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code. A nondiversified fund is permitted to hold a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund, which exposes the fund to greater risk that poor performance by a single issuer could adversely affect fund performance more than if the fund were invested in a large number of issuers. The proposed change to the diversification policy is intended to provide each Sector Fund with greater long-term flexibility in executing its investment program, although it is not expected to substantially affect the way each fund is currently managed. If the proposed amendment to a Sector Fund s diversification policy is approved by shareholders, it is expected to become effective on or about August 1, 2018. The date of this supplement is May 1, 2018. F114-041 5/1/2018

SUMMARY PROSPECTUS PRMTX TTMIX Investor Class I Class May 1, 2018 T. Rowe Price Communications & Technology Fund (formerly Media & Telecommunications Fund) A fund seeking long-term capital growth through investments in stocks communications and technology companies. Before you invest, you may want to review the fund s prospectus, which contains more information about the fund and its risks. You can find the fund s prospectus and other information about the fund online at troweprice.com/prospectus. You can also get this information at no cost by calling 1-800-638-5660, by sending an e-mail request to info@troweprice.com, or by contacting your financial intermediary. This Summary Prospectus incorporates by reference the fund s prospectus, dated May 1, 2018, as amended or supplemented, and Statement of Additional Information, dated May 1, 2018, as amended or supplemented. The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

SUMMARY 1 Investment Objective The fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth through the common stocks of media, technology, and telecommunications companies. Fees and Expenses This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may also incur brokerage commissions and other charges when buying or selling shares of the fund, which are not reflected in the table. Fees and Expenses of the Fund Investor Class Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment) I Class Maximum account fee $20 a Annual fund operating expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Management fees 0.64 % 0.64% Distribution and service (12b-1) fees Other expenses 0.14 0.02 Total annual fund operating expenses 0.78 0.66 a Subject to certain exceptions, accounts with a balance of less than $10,000 are charged an annual $20 fee. Example This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods, that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the fund s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: 1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years Investor Class $80 $249 $433 $966 I Class 67 211 368 822 Portfolio Turnover The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or turns over its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when the fund s shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund s portfolio turnover rate was 7.3% of the average value of its portfolio.

T. ROWE PRICE 2 Investments, Risks, and Performance Principal Investment Strategies The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of communications and technology companies. These companies can be involved in a variety of industries, including, but not limited to, Internet-related industries such as e-commerce and digital products and services; media, including publishing, advertising, broadcasting, and cable and satellite TV; movies and entertainment; telecommunication and wireless telecommunication services; computer hardware, software, and networking services; and components and equipment. Stock selection is based on fundamental, bottom-up analysis that seeks to identify companies with good appreciation prospects. The portfolio manager may use both growth and value approaches to stock selection. When assessing opportunities among growth-oriented stocks, the portfolio manager generally seeks to identify companies with capable management, attractive business niches, sound financial and accounting practices, and a demonstrated ability to increase revenues, earnings, and cash flow consistently. In looking for value stocks, the portfolio manager will seek companies whose current stock prices appear undervalued in terms of earnings, projected cash flow, or asset value per share, and with growth potential temporarily unrecognized by the market. The portfolio manager also seeks to invest in companies whose stock prices may be temporarily depressed. In pursuing its investment objective, the fund has the discretion to deviate from its normal investment criteria. These situations might arise when the fund s adviser believes a security could increase in value for a variety of reasons, including an extraordinary corporate event, a new product introduction or innovation, a favorable competitive development, or a change in management. The fund s portfolio may hold stocks of either U.S. or non-u.s. companies, and may at times consist of a relatively small number of holdings. Although the fund typically invests a greater portion of its assets in U.S. stocks than international stocks, there is no limit on the fund s investments in international securities. The fund may sell securities for a variety of reasons, such as to secure gains, limit losses, or redeploy assets into more promising opportunities. Principal Risks As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objective. The fund s share price fluctuates, which means you could lose money by investing in the fund. The principal risks of investing in this fund are summarized as follows: Active management risks The investment adviser s judgments about the attractiveness, value, or potential appreciation of the fund s investments may prove to be incorrect. The fund could underperform in comparison to other funds with a similar benchmark or similar objectives and investment strategies if the fund s overall investment selections or strategies fail to produce the intended results.

SUMMARY 3 Risks of stock investing Stocks generally fluctuate in value more than bonds and may decline significantly over short time periods. There is a chance that stock prices overall will decline because stock markets tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising and falling prices. The value of a stock in which the fund invests may decline due to general weakness in the stock market or because of factors that affect a particular company or industry. In addition, the relatively small number of holdings in which the fund invests could cause it to be more volatile than comparable funds with a more diversified portfolio. Market capitalization risks Because the fund may invest in companies of any size, its share price could be more volatile than a fund that invests only in large companies. Small and medium-sized companies often have less experienced management, narrower product lines, more limited financial resources, and less publicly available information than larger companies. Larger companies may not be able to attain the high growth rates of successful smaller companies, especially during strong economic periods, and they may be less capable of responding quickly to competitive challenges and industry changes. Private placement/ipo risks Any investments in the stocks of privately held companies and newly public companies involve greater risks than investments in stocks of companies that have traded publicly on an exchange for extended time periods. There is significantly less information available about these companies business models, quality of management, earnings growth potential, and other criteria that are normally considered when evaluating the investment prospects of a company. Private placements and other restricted securities held by the fund are generally considered to be illiquid and are difficult to value since there are no market prices and less overall financial information available. The adviser evaluates a variety of factors when assigning a value to these holdings, but the determination involves some degree of subjectivity and the value assigned for the fund may differ from the value assigned by other mutual funds holding the same security. Industry risks A fund that focuses its investments in specific industries or sectors is more susceptible to developments affecting those industries and sectors than a more broadly diversified fund. Because the fund invests significantly in communications and technology companies, the fund may perform poorly during a downturn in those industries. Communications and technology companies can be adversely affected by, among other things, changes in government regulation; intense competition; dependency on patent protection; and rapid obsolescence of products and services due to product compatibility, technological innovations, or changing consumer preferences. International investing risks Investing in the securities of non-u.s. issuers involves special risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. issuers. International securities tend to be more volatile and less liquid than investments in U.S. securities and may lose value because of adverse local, political, social, or economic developments overseas, or due to changes in the exchange rates between foreign

T. ROWE PRICE 4 currencies and the U.S. dollar. In addition, international investments are subject to settlement practices and regulatory and financial reporting standards that differ from those of the U.S. Emerging markets risks The risks of foreign investing are heightened for securities of issuers in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries tend to have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable, than those of developed countries. In addition to all of the risks of investing in foreign developed markets, emerging markets are more susceptible to governmental interference, local taxes being imposed on foreign investments, restrictions on gaining access to sales proceeds, and less liquid and less efficient trading markets. Performance The following performance information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the fund. The fund s performance information represents only past performance (before and after taxes) and is not necessarily an indication of future results. The performance for the periods shown reflects the performance of the fund while it was named the T. Rowe Price Media & Telecommunications Fund. Effective May 1, 2018, the T. Rowe Price Media & Telecommunications Fund was renamed the T. Rowe Price Communications & Technology Fund. The following bar chart illustrates how much returns can differ from year to year by showing calendar year returns and the best and worst calendar quarter returns during those years for the fund s Investor Class. Returns for other share classes vary since they have different expenses.

SUMMARY 5 The following table shows the average annual total returns for each class of the fund that has been in operation for at least one full calendar year, and also compares the returns with the returns of a relevant broad-based market index, as well as with the returns of one or more comparative indexes that have investment characteristics similar to those of the fund. In addition, the table shows hypothetical after-tax returns to demonstrate how taxes paid by a shareholder may influence returns. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as a 401(k) account or an IRA. After-tax returns are shown only for the Investor Class and will differ for other share classes. Average Annual Total Returns Periods ended December 31, 2017 Since Inception 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years inception date Investor Class 10/13/1993 Returns before taxes 32.99 % 18.61 % 12.66 % % Returns after taxes on distributions 32.26 17.12 11.47 Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares 19.27 14.70 10.16 I Class 03/23/2016 Returns before taxes 33.12 24.64 S&P 500 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes) 21.83 15.79 8.50 18.98 a Lipper Telecommunication Funds Index 16.17 11.17 4.26 13.81 a a Return as of 3/23/16. Updated performance information is available through troweprice.com. Management Investment Adviser T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (T. Rowe Price) Portfolio Manager Paul D. Greene II Title Managed Fund Since Joined Investment Adviser Chairman of Investment Advisory Committee 2013 2006

T. ROWE PRICE 6 Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares The Investor Class generally requires a $2,500 minimum initial investment ($1,000 minimum initial investment if opening an IRA, a custodial account for a minor, or a small business retirement plan account). Additional purchases generally require a $100 minimum. These investment minimums may be waived or modified for financial intermediaries and certain employer-sponsored retirement plans submitting orders on behalf of their customers. The I Class generally requires a $1,000,000 minimum initial investment and there is no minimum for additional purchases, although the initial investment minimum may be waived for intermediaries and retirement plans maintaining omnibus accounts, and certain institutional client accounts for which T. Rowe Price or its affiliate has discretionary investment authority. For investors holding shares of the fund directly with T. Rowe Price, you may purchase, redeem, or exchange fund shares by mail; by telephone (1-800-225-5132 for IRAs and nonretirement accounts; 1-800-492-7670 for small business retirement plans; and 1-800-638-8790 for institutional investors and financial intermediaries); or, for certain accounts, by accessing your account online through troweprice.com. If you hold shares through a financial intermediary or retirement plan, you must purchase, redeem, and exchange shares of the fund through your intermediary or retirement plan. You should check with your intermediary or retirement plan to determine the investment minimums that apply to your account. Tax Information Any dividends or capital gains are declared and paid annually, usually in December. Redemptions or exchanges of fund shares and distributions by the fund, whether or not you reinvest these amounts in additional fund shares, may be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains unless you invest through a tax-deferred account (in which case you will be taxed upon withdrawal from such account). Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary s website for more information. However, the fund and its investment adviser do not pay broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries for sales or related services of the I Class shares.

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 100 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 F121-045 5/1/18