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Federal broadband subsidies boosted rural internet, but service faded once funding ended, researchers find
A federal multibillion-dollar effort that subsidized internet service providers to bring broadband to underserved areas has provided much-needed high-speed internet to some of the country's remote and rural areas. However, ...
Telecom
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From quantum to wireless: Enhancing chip-scale communication with terahertz tech
As computing technology advances, we have shifted from using large, single-chip processors to systems made up of smaller, specialized chips called "chiplets." These chiplets work together to boost processing power and efficiency.
Building a worldwide map of light pollution with inexpensive sensors
As someone that has always lived in the UK countryside, I am no stranger to the glory of a dark star-filled sky. Sadly, 60% of the world's population has already lost access to the night sky thanks to light pollution. Across ...
Engineering
Sep 20, 2024
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A new twist on observing start of fires using advanced real-time image processing
A new system aimed at improving the monitoring and detection of forest fires through advanced real-time image processing is reported in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology. The work could ...
Telecom
Sep 19, 2024
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New method could decrease number of satellites needed for global coverage
Low-orbit satellites could soon offer millions of people worldwide access to high-speed communications, but the satellites' potential has been stymied by a technological limitation—their antenna arrays can only manage one ...
Engineering
Sep 13, 2024
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Bridging the urban canyons: 5G's role in advanced real-time kinematic positioning
High-precision positioning in urban areas faces obstacles such as frequent signal blockages and interference from buildings, which compromise the performance of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Real-Time Kinematic ...
Telecom
Sep 9, 2024
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New 2D metamaterial enhances satellite communication for 6G networks
A new, cheap, easily manufactured device could lead to improved satellite communication, high speed data transmission, and remote sensing, scientists say.
Engineering
Sep 9, 2024
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Verizon is buying Frontier in $20B deal to strengthen its fiber network
Verizon is buying Frontier Communications in a $20 billion deal to strengthen its fiber network.
Business
Sep 5, 2024
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Developing GaN transistors and high-power amplifiers for millimeter wave satellite communications
Communication satellites and flying antenna platforms can contribute to the comprehensive and resilient operation of global mobile networks of the fifth and sixth generation (5G, 6G). However, as large parts of the millimeter ...
Telecom
Sep 5, 2024
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Researchers develop reconfigurable MIMO-based self-powered battery-less light communication system
In a new paper published in Light: Science & Application, a team of scientists, led by Professor Khaled Salama from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and co-workers have developed a reconfigurable simultaneous ...
Engineering
Sep 4, 2024
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Chip that steers terahertz beams sets stage for ultrafast internet of the future
Imagine a future where internet connections are not only lightning-fast but also remarkably reliable, even in crowded spaces. This vision is rapidly approaching reality, thanks to new research on terahertz communications ...
Hardware
Sep 4, 2024
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Reconfigurable smart antenna offers low complexity and high gain
Smart antennas have garnered significant attention for their ability to enable both communication and perception functions simultaneously; however, they commonly come with complicated controls and a high cost.
Telecom
Aug 30, 2024
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Silicon chip propels 6G communications forward
A team of scientists has unlocked the potential of 6G communications with a new polarization multiplexer. Terahertz communications represent the next frontier in wireless technology, promising data transmission rates far ...
Hardware
Aug 29, 2024
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Researchers innovate optical microchips with applications for sensing and communications
Infrared light cannot be seen, but it can be felt as heat. Lying beyond the red color in the electromagnetic spectrum, it is used by animals to detect prey in the dark and in night vision cameras.
Engineering
Aug 29, 2024
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Precision orbit overhaul: LEO satellites team up to refine GPS accuracy
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) accuracy is crucial for precise applications, yet regional networks often face challenges in maintaining this precision. Integrating data from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites with ...
Telecom
Aug 26, 2024
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A third of the world lacks internet connectivity—airborne communications stations could change that
About one-third of the global population, around 3 billion people, don't have access to the internet or have poor connections because of infrastructure limitations, economic disparities and geographic isolation.
Internet
Aug 26, 2024
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From city streets to open skies: The new frontier in smartphone GNSS accuracy
The latest advancements in smartphone positioning technology were put to the test in a recent study. Focusing on the multi-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities of the Redmi K60 Ultra, the study ...
Telecom
Aug 19, 2024
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How to get internet access even when a storm knocks out power (and Wi-Fi) at home
Hurricanes, tropical storms and even severe thunderstorms can lead to power outages.
Telecom
Aug 14, 2024
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US companies' global market reach linked to cloud computing use
U.S. firms that use cloud-computing services are more likely to export their products and services, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The team said the findings ...
Business
Aug 13, 2024
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Hybrid RF-VLC system could reduce power consumption in wireless networks
Wireless internet supports the daily activities of countless people worldwide, ranging from their professional communications to internet browsing and the streaming of movies or TV series. This spiking demand for wireless ...
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