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Q&A: Finland’s transport and communications minister on 5G, smart regulation, and mobile data

GeekWire

Finland Minister of Transport and Communications, Timo Harakka. Long before the Apple iOS and Android operating systems came to dominate the smartphone market, the early days of the mobile phone era were pioneered by Nordic telecom companies. GeekWire: Why combine the portfolios of transport and communications under one ministry?

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Myanmar orders internet providers to block Twitter and Instagram in the country

The Verge

Not long after it blocked Facebook , Myanmar has now ordered mobile networks and internet service providers to block Twitter and Instagram in the country as well. The company provides mobile services in Myanmar.

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10 Benefits of Using Mobile-Based Content Delivery Platform

Kitaboo

In the present scenario, the most viable and feasible option is to use a mobile-based content delivery platform. The obvious reason being, today almost everyone carries a mobile device. Mobile devices have become an indispensable part of the learning and development domain. And this number will only increase in the coming years.

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Ukraine internet outages spark concerns of broader blackout

The Verge

Late Wednesday night, Russian troops invaded Ukrainian territories across the country’s northern, southern, and eastern borders, kicking off the largest troop mobilization in Europe in a generation. The invasion has already reduced internet connectivity in some parts of the country.

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IoT connectivity startup Teal Communications raises $9.1M

GeekWire

million for its networking service used by Internet of Things device operators and others. The startup has customers across industries such as oil & gas, healthcare, transportation, and more. Teal Communications co-founders Robert Hamblet (left) and Michael Johnston. Teal Photo). New funding: Teal Communications raised $9.1

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Seattle startup Cabana pitches vanlife vacations as travel alternative during pandemic

GeekWire

A handful of tech startups are pitching camping as a low-risk alternative, including a new venture launched by former Seattle Department of Transportation head Scott Kubly. Extreme social distancing: Why camping is poised for a ‘huge jump in popularity,’ fueled by technology. Cabana Photo). Cabana Photo).

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Can tech help cities plan for disasters? 7 ideas from an urban resilience hackathon

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Shoreline Street End Water Highway The Shoreline Emergency Network Development (SEND) project focuses on utilizing shoreline street ends around Seattle’s water bodies for emergency transportation. This initiative supports regional planning efforts for maritime disaster resiliency in the Seattle area.

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