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Where was the Internet invented?

Where was the Internet invented?

Initial creation The Internet as we know it today first started being developed in the late 1960s in California in the United States. In the summer of 1968, the NWG (Network Working Group) held its first meeting, chaired by Elmer Shapiro, at the SRI (Stanford Research Institute).

Who actually invented the Internet?

Bob KahnVint Cerf

When was the Internet officially created?

Jan

Why was the Internet created?

The Internet was first invented for military purposes, and then expanded to the purpose of communication among scientists. The invention also came about in part by the increasing need for computers in the 1960s. Packet switching was invented by three different independent research groups around the world.

Will the Internet end?

The answer is no. There are underwater cables that connect continents and even if those were cut the internet would still function for most people. The traffic would very quickly get rerouted elsewhere. If you are referring to “die out” as in will something replace the internet.

Will the Internet run out of space?

No, the internet is a network interconnected computer networks. It can’t really run out of space. However, it can run out of address space. Each computer has to have an address on the network, and if the number of addresses is limited then it could run out of address space.

Who has the biggest fiber network in America?

One of the pioneering fiber optic companies in the US is Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW). Corning Inc. is a New York-based cable and tech company, is one of the largest fiber optic cable providers in the US and global market.

Who owns the most fiber in the US?

Our analysis of fiber networks held by U.S.-based companies found telcos in control of the three largest fiber networks. AT Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. alone combine for more than 2.2 million route miles, more than half of the total in our survey of publicly available data.

Does 5G need fiber?

Equally as important to note is that not only does 5G need fiber, but it needs huge fiber counts with incredible density and ability to access that through splice points that are near enough to where it is needed so you can break out. Additionally, fiber will benefit consumers.

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