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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

Businesses considering adopting fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions—whether over 4G LTE or 5G networks—should understand both the security advantages of and potential pitfalls associated with the technology ahead of a deployment. All of these attacks can occur regardless of network access type, whether it’s cable, fiber, DSL or wireless.

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IOWN and the Next Internet

CIO

We need a new generation of the Internet to address these obstacles – an Internet that is personal, functional, smart, inspires trust, and can be widely adopted by all. And the good news is, it’s on its way, thanks to the Innovative Optical and Wireless Networks (IOWN) initiative.

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Singapore-based Transcelestial uses lasers to build affordable internet networks

TechCrunch

Transcelestial is on a mission to make the internet more accessible by building a network of shoebox-sized devices that send lasers to one another, creating a fiber-like network. Eventually, it has its eyes on space, deploying its wireless fiber optics from orbit. Investor In-Q-Tel was part of a previously disclosed round.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Wireless Network

The Crazy Programmer

Wireless networking is one of the most commonly used networking systems these days. As there are many advantages of wireless networking for its users. Thus, as a technology enthusiast, you should know the wireless network’s most common advantages and disadvantages. Brief Introduction About Wireless Network.

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What CIOs everywhere can learn from Canada’s nationwide internet outage

CIO

On July 8, 2022, a botched maintenance update on the Rogers ISP network in Canada crashed internet access across the country for at least 12 hours, with some customers experiencing problems for days afterward. The nationwide outage affected phone and internet service for about 12.2 The impact was profound.

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Telecom operators in India want tech companies to pay for network usage

TechCrunch

Telecom operators in India, the second largest wireless market, would like internet companies to compensate for using their networks, a recommendation they’ve made to the local regulatory body, echoing a viewpoint that is gaining some momentum in other parts of the world.

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How state and local governments can close the digital divide in education with fast, affordable connectivity

CIO

However, unequal access to digital tools has created a large gap between children who have access to fast, reliable internet connectivity in school and at home and those who don’t. The internet has become an important channel for delivering learning, with many teachers incorporating online applications into classroom instruction.

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