Tag : Internet Access
Facebook title : Facebook May Adhere to China's Internet Censorship to Enter Country
summary : The Chinese government is very strict and censorship has become their staple. International companies would have to comply with China’s conditions otherwise, they will be banned from the country. Facebook seems to change its tunes. Apparently, the tech giant may be building a censorship tool. This move might be part of the company’s move to further expand its market.
date : Nov 23, 2016 12:08 PM EST
Connectivity title : Nearly 4 Billion People Are Still Offline, A UN Report Revealed
summary : Internet access is a privilege that can be enjoyed by less than half of the world's population. On the other hand, nearly 4 billion people are still offline. The recent report of the United Nation's International Telecommunications Union (ITU) also showed how the use of internet varies among countries, gender, educational background, economic status and other factors.
date : Nov 23, 2016 11:08 AM EST
Elon Musk title : Is Elon Musk's Global High-Speed Internet Goal A Threat To China?
summary : Elon Musk is an ambitious and successful businessman. He is very vocal of his Mars colonization. Musk also rallied behind SolarCity to get that deal through with his another company Tesla Motors. His continued dominance is not only limited to space, automotive and solar energy. One of Musk's goals is to set up thousands of satellites that will provide global high-speed internet even to those who are not able to access it right now. Unlike the challenges he usually faces, Musk's internet goal will pose a threat to China's power. The communist country is not one to back down.
date : Nov 22, 2016 03:00 PM EST