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Deutsche Telekom, Skylo, and Qualcomm send direct-to-handset SMS from satellite 

Total Telecom

The trial, conducted in Greece by Deutsche Telekom’s local subsidiary Cosmote, saw the Cosmote’s terrestrial mobile network integrated with Skylo’s GEO satellite network, allowing the device user to send and receive SMS messages.

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FTTH is more sustainable than cable broadband

Blandin on Broadband

In the manufacturing of its components, an FTTH PON network reduces carbon footprint by 60% compared to an HFC network, due to lighter cables and fewer active network components. The carbon footprint associated with installation of a fiber network is 7% less than in an HFC network. cable modem.

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DOCSIS 3.1+ gets ready to roll

Light Reading

modems and gateways featuring new Broadcom and MaxLinear chips are quietly making their way to market. The devices will let cable ops ramp up downstream speeds to about 8 Gbit/s without major HFC network upgrades. Next-gen DOCSIS 3.1

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How Many Devices Can 1 Gigabit Internet Support?

All West Telecommunications

A 1-gigabit internet plan gives you download and upload speeds of up to 1,000 Mbpsthis is made possible by light pulses through fiber optic cables. Compared to older internet types like DSL or cable, gigabit internet is way faster and more reliable. Ethernet cables give you full gigabit speed.

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Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide

Broadband Breakfast

As with most other essential services, there are many places in the United States where no purely private business case will support investment in broadband networks. Federal subsidies therefore are necessary for ubiquitous access to internet service.

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Unlock a New Era of Television: How to Stream TV Without the High Cable Costs

All West Telecommunications

How to Stream TV without cable In today's digital age, traditional cable TV is steadily losing its stronghold in our living rooms. For anyone looking to cut the cable and dive into the world of streaming—this is your comprehensive guide on how to stream TV without cable. How to Stream TV Without Cable?

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Software and Hardware Requirements for the Fibernet connection

ACT Corp

This includes having a modem or router that is specifically designed to support high-speed internet access. Modem/Router: A modem or router is essential for connecting to the Fibernet network and distributing the internet connection to various devices in your home or office.