Internet

The Internet Around the World

  • Fiber Optic Cables Around the World

    Fiber Optic Cables Around the World

    Fiber optic cables are the fastest way to send information to millions of users. The National Security Agency has a variety of techniques to get data as it goes through the cables. Source:
  • Domain Names Around the World

    Domain Names Around the World

    Domains have a numbered address that help people remember website names. Generic top-level are very popular in the U.S and are used all over the world ccTLD. Source: https://www.vox.com/a/internet-maps#list-14
  • Before the Internet

    Before the Internet

    Life was different with no internet. Before the internet, life seemed so good. Everyone communicated with each other and no one took pictures every 5 seconds. The world has changed since and continues to down the line.
  • Who Controls IP Addresses?

    Who Controls IP Addresses?

    The internet has 5 different zones, which means IP addresses can be given out properly. In order for the internet to work, every person needs to have their own address. IPv6 has a large number of addresses that can be given out, but people are not so sure about it. Since most people have it, the people who don't have it will have no choice but to use it. Source: https://www.vox.com/a/internet-maps#list-13
  • Some Small Island Nations Lend their Domains to Internet Startups

    Some Small Island Nations Lend their Domains to Internet Startups

    ccTLD's are used all over and even in smaller countries. Some domains have become more popular among different programmers. These domains are seen as inputs/outputs and are used to create artisanal websites. Source: https://www.vox.com/a/internet-maps#list-15
  • The Internet Conquers the World

    The Internet Conquers the World

    The internet started out very small and not many people were able to have access to it. Half of Americans were on the internet, but other countries were not able too. As time went on, it spread throughout the globe and went from wealthiest to poorest countries. Today there is over 2.5 billion on the internet and more join every year. Source: https://www.vox.com/a/internet-maps#list-9
  • How the World gets Online: Fixed Broadband

    How the World gets Online: Fixed Broadband

    There are two different ways that people get onto the internet. They can get on by a fixed broadband connection or a wireless connection using a cell phone. Fixed internet and connections helps more than one electronic connect. Unfortunately, there are still parts of the world that are able to have this.
  • How the World gets Online: Mobile Broadband

    How the World gets Online: Mobile Broadband

    Mobile broadband is much more cost-effective. It can help to reach more people and can get to people who are located in more rural areas or who are in still developing countries. Some wealthier countries have more subscriptions than people. Source: https://www.vox.com/a/internet-maps#list-11
  • World Broadband Speeds

    World Broadband Speeds

    Internet speeds are different all around the world. People can test their internet to see how fast it is. The fastest internet speed is in Hong Kong and the U.S ranks 30th. The figures are self-selected as a sample.