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The FCC is Expected to Propose the Return of Net Neutrality Protections Oct 19th (www.eff.org)
submitted 9 months ago by CrayonMaster@midwest.social to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Network neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data that travels over their networks fairly, without discrimination in favor of particular apps, sites or services

The FCC will meet on October 19th to vote on proposing Title II reclassification that would support accompanying net neutrality protections

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[–] ianovic69@feddit.uk 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I still can't work out what 5g is supposed to do. Can you ELI5 please?

[–] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 8 points 9 months ago (2 children)

It enables low latency fast speed connections to large amounts of devices. Its drawback is that it has a shorter wavelength reducing its range.

https://www.emfexplained.info/site/misc/image/Fullsize/11248.png

This shows integration with the 4G towers.

“The shorter wavelength means 5G can carry a lot of data much faster than 4G, but it also means a much shorter range. 4G wavelengths have a range of about 10 miles. 5G wavelengths have a range of about 1,000 feet, not even 2% of 4G's range. So to ensure a reliable 5G signal, there needs to be a lot of 5G cell towers and antennas everywhere. We're talking on every lamppost, traffic light, etc. because even trees can block 5G signals.” https://www.businessinsider.com/5g-high-speed-internet-cellular-network-issues-switch-2019-4

Have to click description to see the transcript.