Internet Usage Spikes Amid COVID-19 Lockdown, but Should Hold
While internet usage grows as a result of COVID-19 quarantines, working hours lengthen, and U.S. infrastructure should be able to get the job done.
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Sanders Promises High-Speed Internet Access for All if Elected
Sanders, among the other Democratic competitors, proposes a plan that will help Americans with poor access to high-speed internet.
Internet Access from Space Could Be Here as Early as 2020
Broadband service from space could be available as early as mid-2020 thanks to companies like Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink.
Netflix Is Still the Internet Bandwidth King, but is Losing Ground to Competitors
Video streaming service Netflix still uses nearly 13% of the world’s data, but is showing signs of slipping amid increased competition.
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites Will Change Internet Pricing Forever
Companies such as Amazon and SpaceX are revealing plans for Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that many believe will drastically reduce the cost for internet coverage.
Minerva System from MIT Lab Lets Multiple Users Buffer Less, Stream More on Shared WiFi Connections
Those who have ever tried to stream video on a slow, shared WiFi connection know the infuriating result of skips, buffers, and pixelation. But, according to this Engadget article, at team at MIT have developed a tool to allow multiple individuals share a WiFi connection. The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has developed the “Minerva […]
Analyst Predicts Apple Is Jumping into the 5G Deep End
Apple may seem behind on 5G technology, having no phones on the market that support it. But 2020 is predicted to be a big year for their 5G implementation.
Will Microsoft’s and AT&T’s $2B New Deal Payoff? Experts Aren’t So Sure
While there are lots of benefits expected to come out of this new partnership, experts don’t think there’s enough information to prove those benefits will actually happen.
This Internet Provider is Growing – But It is Worth Investing In?
Internet provider Starry can now offer service to half the U.S., but its limitations might change decision makers’ minds about investing.
While 5G Promises Improvements, Here Are 3 Bugs to Look Out For
End users who hope to utilize 5G networks should watch out for slow upload speeds, battery drainage, and increased data plan costs.
