Tag: broadband
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Atlas V Launches ViaSat-3 F2: Live Coverage of a Major Communications Satellite Deployment
Overview: A High-Powered Satellite Set for Orbit The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is scheduled to launch the Atlas V rocket today, carrying the massive ViaSat-3 F2 communications satellite. Weighing roughly 13,000 pounds (about 5,900 kilograms), ViaSat-3 F2 is designed to expand high-speed internet coverage and capacity across a broad swath of the globe, linking remote…
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NZ households overpaying for broadband, warns NZ Compare
Overview: A wake-up call on broadband costs New Zealand households could be paying more than necessary for broadband, according to recent findings highlighted by NZ Compare. The research indicates that while speed remains a key factor when choosing a plan, almost half of respondents admitted they didn’t know what speed they actually had. This gap…
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Are You Overpaying for Broadband in New Zealand? How to Check Your Plan’s Value
New Zealand households may be paying too much for broadband Reach and reliability matter for modern households, but a recent warning from NZ Compare suggests that many Kiwis could be paying higher-than-necessary prices for broadband. With a crowded market of plans and providers, it can be easy to accept the status quo, assuming that the…
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NZ Broadband: Compare Warns Households Overpay for Internet
NZ Compare Highlights Widespread Overpay for Broadband New Zealanders could be paying more than they need for home internet, according to findings from NZ Compare. The consumer insights suggest that many households are not getting the best value from their broadband plans, with price being a major concern for families and individuals alike. While plan…
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AI Widening the Philippine Digital Divide: Experts Urge Action at PIDS Forum
AI Risks and Opportunities in the Philippines The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and policymakers gathered to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape the nation’s governance, economy, and everyday life. The 11th Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC), part of Development Policy Research Month, centered on the theme “Reimagining Governance in the Age of…
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AI risks widening the Philippine digital divide: policy actions urged
AI’s double-edged impact on the Philippines Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense promise for development, but experts warn it could widen the Philippine digital divide unless the government acts decisively. At the Philippine Institute for Development Studies’ (PIDS) 11th Annual Public Policy Conference, a diverse panel emphasized that inclusive reforms are essential as the country navigates…