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Signals from space: SD-WAN marks the next stage in commercialized space-based comms

CIO Business Intelligence

For the everyday consumer, space-based communications are largely limited to phone packages for use during localized emergencies when network coverage is down, or on remote camping trips via specialized “sat” phones. As a WAN access technology though, satellite communication does experience its fair share of obstacles.

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Understanding Packet Loss

Spearline Testing

Packet loss occurs when one or more packets of data traveling across a computer network fail to reach their destination. The end result of these packets failing to reach the opposite end of the network communication leads to missing data, in a VoIP call it would lead to missing pieces of the conversation. Identifying Packet Loss.

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What Is: Jitter

Spearline Testing

Today, telecommunications traffic largely passes over a packet-switching network and very often over the public internet. Packet switching networks do not ensure that packets travel the same path to their destination. Network congestion : Jitter is generally caused by congestion in the IP network. What is jitter?

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Do your VoIP services have a case of the 'jitters'?

Spearline Testing

The lack of dependence on traditional copper lines and a Publicly Switched Telephone Network to make calls allows for more versatility than ever. However, because VoIP relies on an internet connection, poor network performance is one of the most common issues affecting it. Network capacity. Wireless networks.

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The Realities of Rural 5G Deployment in the US

Forrester IT

Early last week, Ajit Pai, the Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced his approval of the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. This will result in a third mega-carrier in the US mobile wireless market, which is a good move for consumers like you and me. I am glad this deal will now […].

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What Is: Jitter

Spearline Testing

Nowadays, telecommunications traffic mostly passes over a packet-switching network and very often over the public internet. Packet switching networks do not ensure that packets travel the same path to their destination. Some of which are: Network Congestion: Jitter is generally caused by congestion in the IP network.

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What CIOs everywhere can learn from Canada’s nationwide internet outage

CIO Business Intelligence

On July 8, 2022, a botched maintenance update on the Rogers ISP network in Canada crashed internet access across the country for at least 12 hours, with some customers experiencing problems for days afterward. The impact was profound. The nationwide outage affected phone and internet service for about 12.2 Others were not so fortunate. “As

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