A map shows plans for a $1 billion project to create a new fiber-optic internet subsea cable connecting Hawaiʻi with Japan, the continental United States, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. Illustration provided by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor Internet reliability and worldwide connectivity are expected to be enhanced with a …
Telefónica, which provides edge computing services through Telefónica Tech, has been recognized for the first time as leading company in its development and application of this technology in the recently released report ‘Edge strategy case studies: operator’s progress report’ by the research firm Analysys Mason. Edge computing brings the cloud closer to software developers, enterprises, …
Restaurants and retail businesses couldn’t process credit and debit card payments. A financial institution had to close branches. And your local daily newspaper had to overcome technological hurdles to publish. All because a technology that has become second nature to 21st century Berkshire County was rendered useless for several hours by a broken fiberoptic cable …
With millions in the United States still lacking internet, isolating them from digital literacy skills and a pathway to economic opportunity, AT&T* announced today it is committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company’s total commitment to $5 billion since 2021. This cumulative commitment includes an ambitious …
Eurobank, initially hesitant about financing the East to Med Data Corridor (EMC) cable system, is now contemplating entering the second round of funding for the mega project, according to a report by Kathimerini reporter Panayiotis Rougalas. The EMC cable system’s first phase, set to begin implementation this summer, aims to connect Europe to Saudi Arabia, …
Comcast Speed Increase (Graphic: Business Wire) Connect, Connect More, Fast and Prepaid Customers Get Faster Speeds at No Additional Cost Introduces More Connectivity Options for ACP Participants PHILADELPHIA, March 06, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, millions of Xfinity Internet customers are waking up to faster speeds at no additional cost. As the need for data increases in ever-connected …
Virgin Voyages becomes first cruise operator to use integrated SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO offering to deliver unmatched guest experience onboard its fleet LUXEMBOURG, February 26, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Virgin Voyages will deploy a new level of “Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi” connected experiences for thousands of its “sailors” (passengers) across its fleet; becoming the first …
Key points: Seventy-four percent of districts (9,573) across the country now have school internet connectivity at speeds that are sufficient to support digital learning in their classrooms every day–impacting 27.1 million students, an increase of over 5 million students since 2022. Do all students have access to the internet? The latest statistics come from Connected …
Skift Take In-flight internet connectivity is ready for its next phase, with Starlink going live with its satellite solution in 2023 and lining up airline contracts. — Ajay Awtaney, Skift In-flight internet connectivity has come a long way since 2003, when Connexion by Boeing launched and Lufthansa and British Airways became the first airlines to …
Xiaomi 13 Ultra (Image source: Xiaomi) Xiaomi smartphones are the perfect blend of cutting-edge technology, high-end features, and affordability. Both the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Xiaomi 13T are example of technological ingenuity. The following comparison lists the similarities and differences between these two flagship models. Xiaomi has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, from flagship …