Cuba Opens Up 3G Network to Citizens
Cuba, who currently provides some of the most limited internet services in the country, is rolling out full 3G Network internet access capabilities to its citizens.
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FCC to Increase Speed Standard for Rural Broadband
The Federal Communications Commission announced before Thanksgiving their plans to bring rural broadband standards to less populated regions.
Inventor of World Wide Web Expresses Concerns Over Tech Giants and the State of the Internet
Tim Berners-Lee, known as the Father of the Web, recently explained why he is worried about tech giants’ overwhelming dominance over the internet.
In Order to Go Faster, The Internet is Getting Twisted – Literally
New developments in twisted fiber optics might be able to up internet speed in the future.
The New Internet, Solid, Will Give Power Back to the People
Solid, the next generation of the internet, will take away companies’ power to swipe data, and give it back to the individual user.
My TechDecisions Week in Review: Coworking Spaces, Artificial Intelligence, Internet Balloons, etc.
This week, October 1st-5th, 2018: how artificial intelligence is changing the workspace, what is a coworking space, Alphabet’s Project Loon, and more.
New Milestones Made in Alphabet’s Project Loon for Internet Balloons
Aside from helping internet-less people in Puerto Rico, Project Loon is expanding its internet-by-balloon service to reach as many end users as possible.
FCC’s Broadband Data is Often Largely Inaccurate, According to US Government
The Government Accountability Office found data, often curated by ISPs themselves, overstates accessibility and competition in the broadband world.
As Urban Infrastructure Gets Smarter, Good Connectivity is Key
Knowledge of which solutions will help cities obtain the best connectivity will help decision makers build smart cities more effectively.
California Passes Strongest Net Neutrality Law
The state of California has taken direct action against the FCC’s anti-net-neutrality policies.
