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Denmark has the best overall Internet service, but the US isn't far behind

TechSpot

According to the report, the average download speed in Denmark is 69.4 For comparison, the US – which ranked number two overall – has an average download speed of just 27.4 That’s not the highest average BroadbandChoices found (that honor belongs to Liechtenstein), but it is close.

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 T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet: I tried it, and it tried me

The Verge

Is cellular good enough for a home internet connection? I was interested in T-Mobile’s Home Internet service from the first time I heard about it: it’s $50 (a price that includes the specialized router) , contract and data cap-free, and is powered by 5G and LTE instead of phone lines or cable. At first, everything seemed all right.

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SpaceX’s new Starlink Premium tier promises up to 500Mbps for $500 a month

The Verge

SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink is getting a pricey new high-performance tier called Starlink Premium. Here’s Starlink’s performance comparison of its two tiers: Image: SpaceX. Starlink Premium comparison. Faster downloads up to 500Mbps. The new Starlink Premium dish. Image: SpaceX. Image: SpaceX.

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AT&T vs. Verizon - A Mobile Broadband Speed Test - CIO Musings

CIO Musings

Download speeds varied widely, from 536 kbps to 1,336 kbps. Download speed average was 832 kbps. Download speeds also varied, from 1,012 kbps to 1,580 kbps. Download speed average was 1,310 kbps. Download speed average was 1,310 kbps. Internet speed. The internet can at any given time make an app feel slow.

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Why DRM-Protected eBooks Are the Preferred Choice for Educational Publishing Today?

Kitaboo

million illegal downloaders of eBooks in the United States. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a method to protect eBooks from file sharing and illegal downloads. The internet is a godsend for educational publishers to get their textbooks published online. If left unregulated, the internet could also be a nightmare.

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Global comparisons: Why bandwidth drives Internet participation - Trends in the Living Networks

Trends in the Living Networks

However the speed of Internet access varies substantially, by a factor of almost five across the countries covered. The second chart shows an unambiguous correlation between bandwidth and time spent online, underlining the debate in Australia and other countries about the impact of low bandwidth Internet access.

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Microsoft will increase price of Xbox Live Gold subscription plans in apparent push for Game Pass

GeekWire

Gold subscribers will still receive the option to download several free games each month, as well as access to a rotating assortment of exclusive flash sales. By way of comparison, the similar subscription services on Sony’s PlayStation 4/5 and the Nintendo Switch cost $59.99 and $19.99, respectively, for a year’s access.

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