Category: Future

Overview of Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite-Cellular Convergence Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite-cellular convergence refers to the emerging capability for ordinary consumer devices – like smartphones, IoT gadgets, even cars – to connect directly with satellites for voice, messaging, and data, without specialized satellite phones or ground infrastructure viasat.com telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com. In essence, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites function as…
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Overview of Croatia’s Internet Infrastructure (Urban vs. Rural) Croatia’s internet infrastructure has made significant progress but still shows a gap between urban and rural areas. As of 2022, about 77% of the population are regular internet users (97% among youth) trade.gov. In cities and towns, residents typically enjoy fast broadband (86% of households have access…
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