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GCI Customers In Sitka, Alaska to Lose Service for Days Amid Fiber Maintenance

Broadband Breakfast

The company said it will provide alternate, third-party connectivity for low-bandwidth services via satellite and radio wave during the 8-day maintenance period.  Landline services will be available but delays in audio may be experienced,” the company said. Basic mobile voice and text are expected to remain intact.

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One Touch Switch: An inflection point of opportunity

Total Telecom

The availability of full fibre connections grew to over 60% in January 2024 according to Ofcom compared to 7% in January 2019. If consumers voluntarily move on to faster, more reliable connections, that benefits everyone: they get a better service; productivity increases; and the government can further digitise public services.

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Alaska City Loses Internet, Cell Service for Days after Subsea Fiber Break

Broadband Breakfast

2, 2024 – A key Alaska city and a popular port of call for cruise ships has not had landline internet and cell phone service for days, and it could be at least another week before the restoration of normal service. Landline communications have not been affected, and the police department said 911 calls were getting through.

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Advantages of Two-Way Radios for Mining

Tridon

Without two-way radios, panic sets in as miners shout for help, their voices swallowed by the thick walls of rock. Without the advantages of two-way mine radio systems, managing a mining operation would be much more complex and dangerous. This is where two-way radios for mining come in. Workers are trapped inside.

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Q&A: How Does a DECT Phone Work?

VoIP Insider

DECT phones operate within a specific radio frequency range, typically around 1.9 The base station connects to your telephone line or VoIP service and acts as the central hub for the system. The base station connects to your telephone line or VoIP service and acts as the central hub for the system. Q: What about security?

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Vodafone's 5G+ Street Lights in Cologne, Germany

Telecoms Infrastructure Blog

The connection to the landline network is via fiber optic lines. The so-called small cells are small radio cells that supplement the actual base stations of the mobile phone networks. The LIGMAN Evolve solution has provided Vodafone with the ability to conceal and thermally manage the radios within the base section of the pole.

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How Much Bandwidth Does My Business Really Need?

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Large enough bandwidth is essential for businesses because it allows you to connect to your customers and clients. It also allows you to connect to your employees and partners. Devices – the devices connected to the network could be causing slow speeds. DSL: digital subscriber line internet utilizes your businesses’ landline.