The term net neutrality, which pops up in Internet debate every few years, is the belief that all data on the Internet should be treated the same way by the Internet service providers (ISPs) and governments that regulate most of the Internet. The term suggests that there should be no discrimination and prices should not depend on user, content, website, platform, or application. There is always an uproar about the subject every time the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) submits a new rule on the topic, but then the matter quickly fades away. This ongoing cycle has resulted in tired businesses and consumers that have become insensitive towards the issue. However, they must not forget that most businesses now rely on the Internet for various workflows, and therefore any changes in the rules of net neutrality can significantly affect the VoIP industry and way companies function, particularly VoIP providers, since they…
Vodafone Germany has ingeniously transformed a traditional advertising column into a 5G antenna site in Stuttgart, kickstarting a project to enhance urban mobile coverage. Utilizing Ericsson antennas and fiber optic backhaul, it offers 500 Mbps speeds. This innovation expands Vodafone’s 5G network seamlessly, avoiding the challenges of building large cell towers.
United Airlines resolved a static interference issue affecting Starlink Wi-Fi on some Embraer E175 aircraft by repositioning equipment. The rest of the fleet remains unaffected, and the rollout continues with sixty jets now offering high-speed satellite internet.
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Fastweb and Vodafone’s merger will launch a private 5G network at Italy’s Port of Ravenna. This move aims to make it a smart port, supporting IoT and autonomous technology. This 15km canal hub will see enhanced cargo monitoring and environmental data tracking, boosting logistics efficiency.
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BT urges UK SMEs to switch from analogue to digital networks by 2025 amid the phased retirement of PSTN, essential yet outdated. With 22% still reliant on traditional systems, disruptions rise.
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