Connectivity

From 28.8k modems to fiber optics - the evolution of how we connect

Dial-up Era

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14.4k, 28.8k, 33.6k, and 56k modems - the sounds and speeds that defined early internet

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DSL & Cable

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Always-on broadband that transformed how we used the internet in the 2000s

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Fiber Optics

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GPON, XGS-PON, and the physics of light-speed internet delivery

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Ethernet Evolution

From 10BASE-T to 400GbE - how local networks scaled 40,000x

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2G to 5G Cellular

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GSM, CDMA, LTE, and 5G - four generations of mobile connectivity

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Satellite Internet

Starlink, OneWeb, and LEO constellations bringing internet everywhere

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Network Hardware

Routers, switches, access points - the devices that make it all work

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Speed vs Latency

Understanding bandwidth, throughput, and why ping matters for gaming

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