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Google Fiber Is A Game-Changer, But Now Comes Free Google Wi-Fi

CTOvision

Google Fiber will likely revamp how the United States accesses the Internet. In the three cities where the service is available, residents enjoy fast Internet speeds for free and ultra-fast Internet speeds at a cost lower than most traditional Internet fees.

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War tests Ukrainian telecom, internet resilience

Network World

One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country’s overall resilience and defiance has been inspiring, but telecommunications and internet connectivity has grown much more difficult.

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The future of the telecommunications industry hinges on modern commerce technology

TM Forum

In fact, there is probably no industry that has had a greater impact on human communications than telecommunications. We associate communication service providers (CSPs) with products at the forefront of innovation, shaping the way people connect with each other.

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FCC reinstates Net Neutrality in the US to ensure a level playing field for all internet users

TechSpot

The Obama-era rules classify broadband service providers in the US as common carriers under Title II of the Telecommunications Act, subjecting them to the same regulatory oversight as telephone networks and cable TV. According to the FCC, the open internet standard will "protect consumers, defend national security, and advance public.

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New “Li-Fi” Technology to Offer 100 Times Faster Internet than Traditional Wi-Fi

CTOvision

During his talk, Mr. Haas proposed the idea of using light bulbs in place of wireless routers for telecommunications purposes. Today, Mr. Initial trial runs reveal that Li-Fi results in Internet speeds of 1GB per second, which is 100 times faster than the speed of traditional Wi-Fi networks. Why Internet speed matters.

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4 Benefits of VoIP and CRM Integration

IT Toolbox

Voice over Internet Protocol, commonly called VoIP, lets businesses make phone calls from the internet. percent of users see a reduction in their phone expenses, according to one report -- and provides more flexibility than traditional telecommunications. It boosts portability, cuts costs -- 99.9

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China Is Said to Close Major Hole in its Great Internet Firewall

Data Center Knowledge

(Bloomberg) — China’s government has told telecommunications carriers to block individuals’ access to virtual private networks by Feb. 1, people familiar with the matter said, thereby shutting a major window to the global internet. Beijing has ordered state-run telecommunications firms, which.

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