Category: Communication

Overview of Internet Infrastructure in Cyprus Cyprus has developed a robust internet infrastructure combining fixed broadband networks and mobile data services. On the fixed side, DSL (digital subscriber line) over traditional telephone lines remains widely used, historically accounting for about two-thirds of broadband connections globenewswire.com. In recent years, the country has been rapidly upgrading to…
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Denmark in 2025 stands as one of the world’s most digitally connected countries, with near-universal internet access and high performance networks spanning from urban centers to rural villages. Thanks to extensive investments in broadband infrastructure and progressive digital policies, virtually every household can get high-speed connectivity techblog.comsoc.org trade.gov. Danish consumers enjoy some of the fastest…
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In the coming decade, a trio of advanced space observatories will open new windows on the universe, tackling some of the most profound mysteries in astronomy. These next-generation telescopes – NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the European Space Agency’s PLATO and ATHENA missions – are poised to revolutionize our understanding of everything from…
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Imagine a satellite that not only takes pictures of Earth, but can also identify what materials compose each pixel of the image. This is the promise of hyperspectral imaging – a technology giving satellites “super-vision” across hundreds of colors beyond human sight. Hyperspectral sensors capture detailed spectral fingerprints of objects by measuring reflected light in…
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Satellite Phone Basics What is a satellite phone? A satellite phone (or satphone) is a mobile phone that connects directly to orbiting satellites instead of terrestrial cell towers. This means it can place calls and send messages from almost anywhere on Earth, especially in regions without cellular coverage. Like a regular cell phone, a satphone supports voice calling…
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High above Earth, in the crowded expanse of geosynchronous orbit (GEO) some 22,300 miles up, a set of American satellites quietly keeps watch. These are the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites – often dubbed “neighborhood watch” satellites – and they form a covert but crucial line of defense in space. Born in secrecy…
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Canada’s vast geography and diverse communities present unique challenges and opportunities for internet connectivity. In recent years, significant progress has been made to bring high-speed internet to Canadians nationwide, yet stark disparities remain between densely populated cities and sparsely populated rural or remote regions. As of early 2025, approximately 93.5% of Canadian households have access…
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Disasters – whether natural or man-made – often wreak havoc on local communication infrastructure. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and conflicts can topple cell towers, sever fiber-optic cables, and leave entire regions cut off. For instance, Hurricane Maria in 2017 damaged 95% of cell towers in Puerto Rico, leaving the island largely without phone service freepress.net. In such…
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When hurricanes flatten cell towers and earthquakes sever landlines, staying connected becomes a lifeline. In such dire scenarios, satellite phones emerge as critical tools to maintain communication when the grid goes dark. Unlike regular cell phones tied to terrestrial networks, satellite phones link directly to satellites orbiting above, enabling calls and messages from virtually anywhere…
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Overview of Cambodia’s Internet Infrastructure Cambodia’s internet landscape has transformed rapidly over the past decade, heavily favoring wireless over wired connectivity. Mobile broadband is the primary backbone of internet access, with over 22 million cellular subscriptions in a country of ~17 million people datareportal.com – a penetration of 131.5% (many users own multiple SIMs). Major…
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