Mobile Broadband SIM Only Deals
If you have a dongle or another machine, you are going to love SIM mobile broadband service because of all the benefits your will enjoy. With SIM-Only you don’t need to pay all over again for a dongle because you already have one. Alternatively if you have a tablet PC, laptop, etc. Then you can also get mobile internet without using a dongle.
SIM-Only contracts for mobile broadband explained
You may be wondering what is all this SIM mobile broadband business about? Well it’s actually very simple and easy to understand. Your mobile broadband works the same way as how a cellphone gets internet using a SIM card. All your mobile broadband SIM does is channel the internet through the cellphone network to your laptop, tablet, etc. The broadband SIM card is a fantastic feature for anyone who wants fast, mobile 3G internet. The package is still fairly new and limited in what it offers however your range of choices is getting bigger everyday. The mobile broadband SIM card requires that you have a device which can get mobile broadband like a tablet, dongle, or other router. When you get a SIM-Only mobile broadband package it only comes with the card. So you need to use a dongle or other device like MiFi to connect your device to the internet through the SIM card.
Mobile broadband SIM card options
Right now you don’t have a huge amount of choices to pick from for SIM-Only mobile internet. The first provider to offer this is 3 Mobile which has a 3G data card. This is similar to the way that SIM-Only mobile calling deals work.
You need to check that your device is not locked into a specific service provider, so that you can put your new SIM into it without any problems. Any tablet PC, laptop, router, etc. That does not have a mobile broadband provider is usually fine. If your device is locked you will first have to have it unlocked.
You may find it advantageous to get a SIM card mobile broadband service especially if you are currently with 3 Mobile because your 3 Mobile dongle will work with their service. If you currently have a 3 Mobile dongle contract that has expired it is the perfect time to try switching to 3 Mobile’s pay-as-you-go package. You can very often save substantial amounts of money and access the same broadband services you have been using.
Mobile broadband SIM card for 3G laptops
Since more people are becoming increasingly mobile with their electronics you may find a mobile broadband SIM card an important necessity for your life. Newer electronics even come equipped with built in 3G SIM card devices. What is great about mobile broadband is that SIM cards can be put into a device and within seconds your connected to the mobile web anywhere you can get cell phone reception.
Naturally you should read our exclusive comparison tables to discover exactly what’s good and bad about mobile SIM broadband. Then you can make an informed decision with all the right information. What you can do is click on the deals that you feel are right for you and you can discover if there are any restrictions for that particular deal. What you should keep in mind is that there may be some cases where a SIM-Only internet package like what’s offered by 3 Mobile will not work with other dongles or other devices like built in tablet SIM card slots. In these cases you will need to use the 3 Mobile dongle with your tablet. You can even discover real users opinions of the various deals and see what their experience has been. Allowing you to make a better decision about your service provider.
SIM-Only mobile broadband for tablet PCs
You need to be aware that they have special deals for tablets and laptops. It is not possible to use a SIM that you have bought for a laptop with a tablet in all cases. You need to take care you know exactly what device you want to use your SIM-Only broadband card for and if it will be compatible.
Unlocking SIM-Only mobile broadband
Choosing which device is best for you is all about finding whether your device can use a SIM from another provider. If you are not able to, then you will need to unlock it before you can get internet with a SIM-Only mobile broadband card. Now it’s important to know that it’s not illegal to unlock a mobile device. Your mobile provider wont want you to do it, and may strongly discourage it, but you do have the right. Be aware that doing so may void any warranties you have with the device and you will have to pay for any repairs to the device.
You should be able to easily determine if your device like a dongle is locked or unlocked. The simple way is to look at it, do you see a huge mobile service provider logo on it? Then it is definatly locked. Do you see no mobile service provider logo? Its very likely unlocked. Once you get your broadband mobile SIM card just put the SIM card into your dongle and see if it works. If you happen to have a laptop that can do 3G you may experience difficulties using another provider. I advise that you check your laptop user manual and read if you can, you may also call customer service and find out what’s possible.
If you have a Dongle that is locked down you can unlock it quickly. You have a number of choices for unlocking your Dongle from visiting a independent mobile technician to using the internet to find special unlocking software. The safest way though it asking your mobile provider to unlock the Dongle for you. Many service providers are willing to do this for free if your contract is almost expired. At the end of the day they want your goodwill in hopes you will consider them in the future.
Keep in mind that unlocking does carry its own risks with it. However it is usually quite easy and without consequence. Think about whether getting a SIM-Only mobile broadband service is worth the risk of unlocking your dongle. You can buy dongles very inexpensively, as cheaply as ten pounds! So check into the special offers we have and see if the deals beat what your currently using.
3G data card broadband and the future
The beauty of this is that you only need a good mobile network connection and you can access the internet wherever you are. The freedom and flexibility of this is fantastic, not to mention the ease with which you can switch mobile broadband SIM-Only providers. It gives you a fantastic opportunity in the future to get better prices, and better service as more players enter the field, and competition creates better deals in your favour.


reviews: I needed to improve the wifi signal from my wireless router in in the far end of my house, and this unit does the trick very well. The instructions are not good, but with some experimenting I figured it out. The unit has three modes of operation. 1.- Repeater. In this mode you just plug it into an outlet and it receives your existing wifi signal over the air, then re-transmits it to extend your range. 2.- Router. In this mode it functions as a simple wifi transmitter/router. 3.- AP. This is the mode I used. It requires an ethernet connection from your existing router, then it re-broadcasts your wifi signal. You then have two networks, with different SSIDs, when you move your phone or computer within range of the unit, you select the new network, and it works perfectly. As a side benefit, my wifi speedtest results tripled the speed over my existing ZOOM 5350 wifi speeds.
Comfast CF-WR302S 300M Dual 5dBi Antenna Signal Booster
Feb 10 2019
Ownership: 0-1 day
reviews: At first the instructions were hard to understand but after several readings I realized all I had to push one button on my router and one button on the Comfast CF-WR302S 300M Dual 5dBi Antenna Signal Booster. The unit worked exactally as advertised. MY Garage is about 150 feet from my router which made the signal very week, after I installed the booster I have a full signal.
reviews: I needed a WiFi booster to "dog leg" a signal around a HVAC unit in the path to the media room. Not only did this provide a way around the obstacle, the signal strength was increased (Just like the advertisement said!). Great price to boot!
reviews: Not bad at all, plugged to wall connect to it using laptop with IP provided selected expand search my home network add password and it was working. 10 minutes max. Now it is 9 dollars cheaper :(
reviews: the directions have mistakes in English but were easy to figure out. it is all wireless, it is not connected to my router! remember that you have to change the wifi setting on the device(say your tablet) from the' original wifi name' to the 'original wifi name plus' (you will see it in the list of available wifi connections near you).you may need to uninstall and reinstall some apps you want to use it for , like xfinity streaming tv on my Samsung tablet,but I am now watching tv in my garage which I was never able to do before.


A Cell phone is a synonym of connectivity! Not literally, but to a larger extent it relates to the basic philosophy of communication. Cell phones simplify and speedify the communication process. This is one dimension that every layman knows. People who use smart phones, for them, cell phones have more advanced meaning than connectivity all alone. But have you ever thought of using the cell phone as a kiss’ device controller? Sounds amazing right? Yes, you can use your cell phone not only as a controller, but as a monitoring device too with the assistance of mobile phone parental control app.
How do the Controls work?
There are digital controls available in the market in the form of applications and software that empower parents to monitor and control their kids’ device use not only from the web but through an app also. One great example of such software is the FamilyTime. It is a complete parenting solution that offers separate versions for parents and children. Parents can manage and monitor their kids either from their app Dashboard or through the web.
After the installation of FamilyTime, parents can:
- View contacts saved in the contact book of your kids
- Monitor call logs with the date and time stamps
- Check SMS history to know who do they talk to and what do they talk about
- Watchlist suspicious contacts and be notified every time the contact is made between by either party
- Track location details in real time on the virtual map.
- See location history for the past few months
- Receive PickMeUp and SOS alerts from kids with their location details
- View the web history to have a look at the URLs they visit.
- Monitor the complete list of apps installed on their device
- Check App usage frequency to analyze the time they spend on each application.
- Block apps to restrict their access to the apps you find inappropriate.
- Put auto screen locks on their devices for a specific time interval.
- Remotely lock their phone to limit access to their device whenever you want.
Isn’t it all great to manage kids’ cell phone activities remotely using another app? It certainly is. So, give this app a try now. To get the trial version, visit the app store on your phone say, Google Play for Android devices and iTunes for iOS and download the app from there.
Use the Smart Phone Smartly!
Make the best use of your smart phone. Install the best mobile phone parental control app on it and enjoy the easy ride of parenting. The smart use of a phone actually turns it into a smart phone!


Compatible with MagSafe
The magnets built inside this car charger and holder perfectly aligns with MagSafe technology inside iPhone 12 or 13 to allow your phone to maintain the perfect charging position. This car charger is compatible with official MagSafe and Magnetic charging accessories.
Up to 15W fast charging
Simply place your phone on the mounting pad for instantaneous charging. MagHold will snap your phone into perfect charging position and support up to 15W fast wireless charging.
One ring to charge them all
No iPhone 12 or 13? No worries, simply apply our sleek attachment ring to the back of any wireless capable phone and experience fast, magnetic wireless charging (7.5W Max).
The strong magnets combine with MagSafe technology to make sure your phone stays safe and secure over every bump. Compatible with MagSafe Cases.
Charge and mount your phone in the perfect viewing position for navigation, with 180° rotation for adjusting your phone in either landscape or portrait mode.


Akio TWS: unified communications tools for collaborative work
Akio TWS features
See whether your colleagues are on the phone, busy, absent, and check their diaries (Office 365 synchronisation, G-Suite, Zimbra, etc.).
Telephone, softphone, chat, video, application sharing, e-mail, SMS... Choose the best way to communicate with your contacts using a single interface.
Organise on-the-fly conferences including chat, audio, video and desktop sharing (up to 25 participants, including 9 in HD video and desktop sharing)
Control all telephony functions at the click of a button: pick up, hold, transfer calls, 3-way conferencing, divert, alternate, hang up...
IP Softphone on PC
Make calls from your PC. Whether you're on the move or working from home, you can benefit from all the features of Akio TWS while remaining connected to your company telephony system.
IP softphone on smartphone
With Akio TWS Mobile, collaborative functions can be embedded on your iOS or Android smartphone as an extension to your corporate telephony and IS.
Highlight a phone number on a web page or in an application and automatically launch the call with a single click or using a keyboard shortcut.
Identification of callers
If the caller's number is listed in a connected directory, the identification information is displayed and you can open the record in your CRM.
Intelligent call filtering and forwarding
Automatically direct your incoming calls according to a number of criteria, such as your availability, the caller's identity, etc., and receive your voice messages by email.
Intelligent telephone reception
TWS Smart Attendant is the first intelligent PC-based Operator Console on the market, displaying the staff most frequently requested by the caller.
Shared waiting queues
Call queues display the names of callers and allow authorised employees to pick up the call of their choice (with waiting time).
Easily add telephony functionality to your business applications - or develop communicating applications yourself - using the TWS Toolkit.


The car phone holder can easily support all smart phones even with cases, like iPhone Xs / Xs Max / XR / X / 8 / 8 Plus / 7 / 7 Plus / 6 / 6 Plus / 6s Plus / 5 / SE, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 / Note 8 / S9 / S9+ Plus / S8 / S8 Plus / S7 / S6, Google Pixel 2 / 3 XL and More.
One of The Easiest Operation: With powerful neodymium magnets, 3M strong adhesive glue and two magnet sheets, you can have your hands free at any time in the driving.
One of The Most Reliable Material: This car mount is made of permanent neodymium magnets, aluminum alloy and liquid silicone. You will love it better when you touch it yourself, Best quality for your car.
360° Free Rotation: With a solid metal ball joint in the middle of the car phone holder, you can rotate your smart phone or swivel your display for your preferred position as you like.


Ensuring seamless connectivity for instance with high uptime to so many locations for instance, can be a nightmare to manage, especially for remote locations. Similarly, it can be costly and time-consuming to send the best trainers everywhere. Sending training videos could be an option, but it’s not very effective since it lacks real-time interactivity for doubt clearance with the trainers. On top of that, there’s no guarantee that people would really go through the videos.
That’s where Satellite Broadband based classroom connectivity comes in. Join this webinar to find out how Satellite Broadband-connected classrooms are the most cost-effective, scalable, and high-quality solution to impart training to your workforce even if they’re located in the remotest corners of the country. Similarly, the solution has proven to be highly successful for professional coaching institutes who impart training to students irrespective of their location.
- Find out how Satellite Broadband can help provide live training anywhere.
- Learn about Satellite Broadband based interactive delivery platforms that offer high quality, interactive, two-way, secure and real-time engagement with classes across multiple geographies.
- Learn how to future-proof your employee training needs by scaling as your needs grow
- Discover how Satellite Broadband powered classrooms enable you to bring the best trainers and coaches to your workforce
- Find out how Satellite Broadband are a proven solution for renowned professional coaching institutes offering training to students studying for CA, IITs, or PG medical courses.
- Learn how Satellite Broadband based connectivity provides significantly better RoI over terrestrial links
VP-Training Academy, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Business Head - North & East, Hughes Communications India Ltd.
VP-Research and Consulting, CyberMedia Research


Solo is the small but powerful solution to increase customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Is an entry solution to move from real queues to virtual queues.
• Is ideal for branches with one or multiple service categories
• Supports multiple scenarios; branches, stores, click & collect, etc.
• Is easy to install, stand-alone and needs no PC
• Web based. Can work on a network or offline
• WiFi, with Solo WiFi kit it has its own network
• Apps for Android and iOS to call customers, mobile terminals
• The Spotlight app to get a wireless LCD display
• Supports statistics, digital signage and SMS/E-mail alerts
• Supports central statistics with add-on software
• Can be upgraded to work with Qmatic Enterprise software Orchestra
• Proven through thousands of installations
Solo key features:
No software or pc required. It’s all run from the Qmatic self-service kiosk.
With Solo WiFi kit the Solo system has its own wifi network. With Solo Mobile Connect you call customers from Android or iOS devices. Combined with our app Spotlight you also get a wireless LCD display.
Available in 3 models/sizes: Intro 17, Intro 8 and Intro 5.
Average waiting time or transaction time, customer flow or workstation performance. Solo can provide the information needed to improve efficiency as well as the customer experience. The information can be received on request or on a scheduled and regular basis via e-mail.
Solo offers an opportunity to get some really useful real time information of what the situation is like right now. How many people requested service, what service they requested, even how long they had to wait and how many desks are currently open. The kind of information that helps drive improvement.
With Solo linked to the Hub Mediaplayer, screens can be used to show content that reduce perceived waiting time, relax the customer and make them more receptive to messages. Or integrate with queue information to improve impression rates.
With Choral, the service process can be improved by reducing the hesitation common in queuing situations. Via voice prompting customers get clear directions — and a constant reminder that it will soon be their turn.
Lets the customer or patient be alerted via SMS when they are about to be called by just entering their mobile number
Sends an E-mail to staff management for example when waiting time reaches a certain limit. Staff can be allocated more efficiently and customers or patients can be given the service they expect.
Advertising and promotion on tickets
The ticket space can now be used for customized communication and promotion. Text, line art, monochrome images and QR codes can be combined freely and printed at full speed. Up to three tickets can be printed at one time.
Multiple service options
Displaying multiple service options gives a better understanding of who is seeking which service, and allows to increase the individual customer experience. Recommended max number of services is 10
Recommended max number of users is 20


inTouch Technologies is a hardware startup dedicated to helping people stay connected beyond the boundaries of a traditional cellular network. Under the Cornell Accelerator, our team developed radio frequency designed phone cases that leverage the sensors and processing capabilities already embedded in smartphones to provide direct point to point communication with other users.
My main role in the team was to create the brand identity and design the UX/UI for the mobile app connected to the hardware. As the co-founder, I played multiple roles in the company including developing business models, pitching to investors and leading market research.
Co-founder / Designer
August 2014 - March 2015
Product - Phone case that enables you to communicate without wifi or cellular signal
The prototype uses RF design to leverage the sensors and processing capabilities already embedded in smartphones to provide direct point to point communication with other users.
The Why - When does mobile communication fail on us?
The problem of solely relying on the traditional network boils down to three cases:
1) When network does not exist in a deserted place
2) When network is weak due to crowded coverage ex) Outdoor concert
3) When the user simply wants to go off the grid ex) Avoid the bombardment of emails on vacation but still want to stay connected with certain people.


How Internet of Things is Making its Way in the Oil and Gas Industry
IoT (Internet of Things) is a ground-breaking technology with applications across every industry type. OQ Tech.Space (OQ Technology), a disruptive and innovative startup based out of Luxembourg, uses infrastructure from outer space to leverage the power of IoT for applications across the oil and gas sector. In this interview, Omar Qaise, founder, and CEO at OQ Technology shares his thoughts on how IoT is making its way in the oil and gas sector and how OQ is delivering smart solutions to its clients.
How did Oqtec start? Tell us the story.
The objective of the company is to disrupt the connectivity sector of the Oil & Gas industry. OQ Technology is developing the world’s first universal plug & play IoT device that can provide ubiquitous, low cost, and low complexity connectivity anywhere in the world by leveraging on scalable satellite infrastructure, terrestrial compatible wireless technology, and integrated ICT platform.
Our business proposition is to use satellite infrastructure to extend the reach of the emerging terrestrial IoT (Internet of Things) networks to remote and sparsely populated areas that would otherwise remain unconnected to the Internet.
What are some of the exciting projects you’ve worked on or are currently working on? Tell us about them.
We have developed a new wireless IoT technology and are currently building a global satellite constellation network dedicated to IoT applications. This should allow data accessibility from anywhere, including remote and rural areas. Also, we are preparing our first demonstration satellite to be launched next year.
How does OQ use technology to deliver innovative solutions?
Our technology helps companies to reduce the capital expenditure and operational expenditure because of our 3LC strategy – low complexity, low cost and low consumption. Our wireless technology is compatible with the existing standards, this allows customers to integrate their assets easily and re-use available software/hardware without incurring a high migration cost. Also, software upgrades would be done remotely and power for devices can survive for years on a battery.
How is IoT making its way in the oil and gas sector?
Internet of things, as a technology, is starting to penetrate the oil and gas sector. One of the key benefits offered by IoT is remote monitoring of plants and assets. With IoT technologies, the systems are connected to one network that can relay information back to a device such as a smartphone or a tablet that is connected to the same network. This information helps oil and gas workers to better understand how the system is performing.
Also, IoT helps improve predictive maintenance standards and improve overall management efficiency. Other uses of IoT in the oil and gas sector include real-time event-driven messaging, such as sending alerts by systems to other connected devices if they begin to fail. Pipeline monitoring is another key advantage offered by IoT technology as it enables oil and gas companies to effortlessly monitor and inspect pipelines.
What are some of your biggest challenges?
Internet of Things is a new technology trend and customers need to be educated about the benefits it can bring to them and what applications they could use. Many customers are still unaware of the value of IoT data and how to implement IoT solutions in their enterprise, and what are the best practices. Spreading this knowledge is the biggest challenge for us.
Why did you choose a .SPACE domain? How is it helping you develop a unique online brand?
We are a telecommunication company that utilizes space infrastructure for serving its customers – this is where .SPACE came in. Besides, we are an innovative startup and want to be different as we ride the latest wave of trends in the startup world. Since we move and adapt quickly, it is in our DNA to be different from big elephant corporates, and opting for a distinctive, relevant domain name did just that for us!


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License Testing – April 2022
April 5, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm$15.00
The Decatur Amateur Radio Club offers license testing on the first Tuesday of each quarter (January, April, July, October) unless specifically stated otherwise.
Testing will take place at the Morgan County Courthouse at 6:00pm.
Testing by request is also available. See the “Licensing” page for details.


The great joy, we announce the opening of our new IPv6 IRC server today. Please connect to /server ipv6.spiderchat.org 6660-6669, 7000 & 6697 (SSL).
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the most recent version of the Internet Protocol (IP), the communications protocol that provides an identification and location system for computers on networks and routes traffic across the Internet. IPv6 was developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to deal with the long-anticipated problem of IPv4 address exhaustion. IPv6 is intended to replace IPv4.


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1Based on 5G sub-6Ghz network connectivity, providing 90-130 Mbps download speeds to the average user. Available with 5G service plan and 5G network coverage (available in certain areas in 2021, expanding after that). See carrier for details.
2The 48MP sensor combines 4 pixels into 1, for an effective photo resolution of 12MP.
3Available user storage is less due to many factors, including operating system, software and functions utilizing part of this capacity; may change with software updates.
4Compared to the measured area of the main 78° (FOV) camera in the same aspect ratio.
5All battery life claims are approximate and based on the median user tested across a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network and device settings, temperature, battery condition, and usage patterns.


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9 September 2021
NeoPhotonics launches CFP2-DCO module with 0dBm output power for ROADM-based metro, regional and long-haul networks
NeoPhotonics Corp of San Jose, CA, USA – a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of silicon photonics and hybrid photonic integrated circuit (PIC)-based lasers, modules and subsystems for high-speed communications – has launched a high-output-power version of its 400G multi-rate CFP2-DCO coherent pluggable transceiver with 0dBm output power and designed to operate in metro, regional and long-haul reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM)-based optical networks.
The new, high-output-power module is based on NeoPhotonics’ vertically integrated indium phosphide technology platform, including its ultra-pure Nano tunable laser and Class 40 coherent driver modulator (CDM) and coherent receiver (ICR). The module operates at up to 67Gbaud, enabling longer-distance transmission and exhibiting superior receiver optical signal-to-noise ratio (rOSNR) performance, it is claimed. A differentiating feature is that the transmitter integrates an optical amplifier to achieve the 0dBm output power, while simultaneously achieving what the firm believes is the best transmitter OSNR and out-of-band OSNR performance in the industry. Higher transmitter OSNR enables longer-distance transmission or more ROADM stages, while higher out-of-band OSNR ensures less crosstalk for colorless ROADMs.
In addition to the high output power and superior OSNR performance, ROADM applications also depend on a CFP2-DCO’s optical filtering tolerance when its signal passes through multiple ROADMs in a network. This is because each ROADM stage applies optical filtering and causes the signal to lose power at the spectral edges. The CFP2-DCO module is well suited for metro ROADM applications to cover a network distribution of up to 16 ROADM spans, encompassing almost all network scenarios. In addition, this module runs at a high spectral efficiency with 75GHz DWDM channel spacing. The same 400G CFP2-DCO module has sufficient performance to cover long-haul applications at 400G and 200G.
“Our newest CFP2-DCO coherent pluggable module, with high output power, robust ROADM filtering tolerance and demonstrated transmission over 1500km, allows customers to use one coherent pluggable solution to cover essentially all metro ROADM use cases, simplifying network design, enabling disaggregation, and lowering inventory costs,” says chairman & CEO Tim Jenks. “The key to achieving line-card-equivalent performance in a pluggable module, but with significantly lower power than a line-card, is the vertical integration of our optical solution and Nano tunable laser,” he concludes.
Separately, NeoPhotonics is conducting a Trends and Technology webinar on 9 September at 11am ET, addressing important issues and new experimental results relevant to the introduction and growth of 400Gbps pluggable modules for data-center interconnect, metro, regional and long-haul applications.


Stay connected to your team and customers in Springfield and beyond with a business phone service from CenturyLink. With traditional business phone lines and state-of-the-art business VoIP systems, CenturyLink brings the features and flexibility you need from a business phone service in Springfield, along with the reliability your business depends on. Contact CenturyLink today and let us help you find the right business phone system for your Springfield business.
VoIP phone systems (Voice over Internet Protocol) are business phones that operate over the internet, allowing for easy scalability, improved communication over multiple platforms, and cost-effective plans that include many premium calling features. With our business VoIP phone service in Springfield, you can connect with mobile or remote employees and use advanced calling features - all without purchasing additional hardware. Contact CenturyLink today and see if our business VoIP phone service is right for your Springfield business.
Crystal-clear voice quality and reliability. That’s what makes our traditional business phone systems effective. When you choose a CenturyLink business phone service in Springfield, you get a solid connection to Springfield and beyond with unlimited nationwide calling and a wide range of calling features. If your business regularly conducts conference calls, uses traditional phone lines for faxes or alarm systems, and has existing analog phones, then a business landline service is what you need.
Get the business phone service in Springfield that has the features you need to increase communication and productivity. With popular features like call waiting, call forwarding, call queuing, last call return, 3-way calling, advanced voicemail, instant messaging, desktop calling, and much more available, you can get exactly what you want out of a business phone service in Springfield.


Internet and Email
Computers have become an integral part of our everyday lives. Many people use the Internet and email for both work and personal purposes. Everyone should have at least the basic knowledge on how to use the Internet and email.
In PEI there are several types of Internet service available. They are:
- High speed cable -- Currently provided by Eastlink. This service uses the same cable as your cable TV service. You connect to the Internet via a cable modem.
- High speed ADSL -- Currently provided by Bell Aliant. This service uses your phone line and the connection is made via an ADSL modem.
- High speed FibreOP -- Provided by Bell Aliant in urban areas. This service uses a modem connected to optical cable network.
- Modem dial-up -- This service is being phased out, but is still in use in some remote rural areas.
- Internet via cellular networks -- Service includes a USB stick which allows your computer to connect to a mobile network (the network used by cell phones). This service is currently provided by Bell Aliant.
- Satellite -- This service uses a satellite dish setup to connect you to the Internet.
Cable, ADSL and FibreOP are the most commonly used types of services in an average home in PEI.
Free Internet Access
Some cafés have computers with Internet service that you can use for free. You can also book time to use a computer with Internet service at some public libraries.
The PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada also has computers with Internet access available to their clients.
There are public places where you can access so called 'wi-fi' networks -- free wireless Internet access to anybody at the location who wants to use a laptop computer or other devices with built-in or attached wireless Internet connectivity. These places are sometimes called 'hotspots' or 'freespots'. [See Related Resources]
Electronic Mail or Email
For many Internet users email has practically replaced the regular postal services or 'snail mail'. Email is the fastest and least expensive way to exchange written messages.
Most people have a personal email address. You can sign up for a free email address on the Internet. [See Related Resources]
Other Ways to Communicate via the Internet
Here are some other ways to communicate with people near and far using the Internet:
- Internet telephony -- Voice or telephone communication via Internet is a fairly new technology and it is becoming more and more popular. Internet calls are cheaper, or sometimes free (if both parties use the same service).
- Instant messaging -- Usually companies that provide free email accounts also provide instant messaging (IM) service. While the basic communication via IM is the exchange of short text messages, many of these services also offer audio and video communication and exchange of computer files such as photographs.
- Online forums, social networking sites and blogs -- Another way to keep in touch with family, friends, or people that share common interests.


Toslink Optical Digital SPDIF Audio Cable
Deliver high quality optical digital sound, with no signal interference. The THINTOS6 6 ft Toslink Optical Digital Audio Cable provides clean, accurate sound, with no distortion or signal interference.
The thin construction of this Optical SPDIF cable is perfect for installations in tight spaces. The cable features a polished lens, which helps ensure a reliable signal and high-level digital sound quality.
Backed by our lifetime warranty, this 6ft Optical Audio Cable is constructed for maximum durability, for dependable, long-lasting connections.
Manufacturer Part Number: THINTOS6
Manufacturer Website Address: www.startech.com
Brand Name: StarTech.com
Product Name: Toslink Optical Digital SPDIF Audio Cable
Product Type: Audio Cable
Cable Length: 6 ft
Connector on First End: 1 x Toslink
Connector on Second End: 1 x Toslink
Jacket Type: Plenum
Metal shell connector designed for lifelong durability
Satellite Dish Receiver PC audio card or Digital audio device and other types of digital audio products
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Are you considering whether you should use SOCKS5 proxy or HTTP proxy? A proxy choice can make or break your plans. That applies to both business and individual proxy use cases, especially if a proxy plays a vital role in your strategy execution.
On the other hand, accurate and updated proxies are hard to come by given how fast technologies advance. Nevertheless, you want to make a data-driven decision. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about proxies in general, including specifics on HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies.
How Proxies Work & What They Are
When you use the internet on the day to day basis, you directly communicate with the online servers. For instance, once you enter an address in your browser and hit enter your computer and a server hosting the website will communicate and exchange information such as browser version and IP address.
The concept of proxy is really easy to understand when you know the basics. It acts as your gateway to the internet. Instead of directly communicating with a server online, proxy enables you to access the server through it.
You never directly communicate with other servers. All communications go through a proxy. You send your request to a proxy, the proxy forwards it to the target server, gets the information from the server, and sends it back to you.
Different Types of Proxies
Before we continue, you should know that proxies come in different “shapes and sizes.” They can be put into different categories based on which technologies, protocols, and type of IP address they use. To keep it short, we will cover the categorization based on proxy server protocol.
There are four types of proxy server protocols:
- HTTP proxy server – these proxies use the HTTP protocol to process the requests to the web sites.
- SOCKS proxy server – these servers, including SOCKS5 proxy, are perfect if you need to handle various types of data such as UDP and TCS.
- SSL proxy server – these proxy servers combine TCP relaying and SOCKS proxy protocol to process the request for web pages.
- FTP proxy server – these are used for FTP requests cashing, making.
How HTTP Proxies Work
To understand how HTTP proxies work, you need to understand what HTTP is. It stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The protocol in question is used for displaying, sending, and receiving files on the Internet. An HTTP proxy acts as a content filter between you and the world wide web. They are used for high performance caching, load balancing, and content filtering.
It’s configured to make HTTP requests and route them to the target website. In fact, it takes the role of the client from you and acts as a client on your behalf when forwarding requests to websites. HTTP proxies assign you a new IP address while hiding your original one.
Every time you send a request, an HTTP proxy will process the HTTP protocol. It also processes the HTTP protocol the web site sends back. That’s why some companies use HTTP proxies as servers to filter all traffic, search for malicious content, and keep their internal servers and computer networks safe.
How SOCKS5 Proxies Work
SOCKS stands for Socket Secure network protocol. This protocol is used for communication between servers through a firewall. You will often find it under the name SOCKS5 because it is a layer 5 protocol. For instance, TCP/UDP is a layer 4 protocol, while SSL is a layer 7 protocol.
It’s very delicate how the SOCKS5 proxy works. It creates a UDP session and establishes a TCP connection to another server on your behalf. What’s important to note is that SOCKS5 does it behind a firewall. SOCKS5 proxies don’t support protocol operation below layer 5, which adds an additional layer of security to clients.
Comparing HTTP vs SOCKS5
Both HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies can be useful in certain situations. Both have their perks and drawbacks. Here is what you need to know before you decide which one to use.
An HTTP proxy has access to the HTTP proxy protocol, enabling you to filter the traffic however your want. You can even configure it to modify HTTP headers for every individual request, thus minimizing the chances of getting detected if you run a data scraping operation. The drawback is the limited use case. You can use HTTP proxies only for managing HTTP requests and protocol.
SOCKS5 proxy is much more versatile than its HTTP counterpart. It can help circumvent a firewall and access content and services behind it. You will even be able to connect to servers that have blacklisted your IP address. It uses authentication and SSH encrypted tunneling, making the connection even more secure.
Besides transferring, downloading, and uploading files, SOCKS proxies are the right choice for traffic-intensive scraping. For instance, the SOCKS5 proxy by Oxylabs works great for any heavy-duty scraping, like video streaming or live calls.
Unlike HTTP proxies, which can only handle HTTP requests and work with web pages, SOCKS5 proxies can handle HTTP, HTTPS, POP3, SMTP, and FTP protocols and process all types of traffic. However, the SOCKS5 proxy cannot read and modify HTTP headers while an HTTP proxy can.
Now that you understand what proxies are and what makes HTTP and SOCKS5 proxy unique, you will be able to make a smart decision. As you can see, the only thing they share in common is being the intermediaries between you and the world wide web.


The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the deadline for the integration of the NIN number with mobile lines which is currently underway by almost two months.
Minister of Communications Dr. Isa Ali Pantami made the announcement during a ministerial meeting on combining the NIN number with a phone number on Monday.
The report of the extension is in a statement issued by the head of communications at the National Identity Card Commission (NIMC) on Tuesday, with Pantami saying the project will continue until April 6, 2021.
He said the move was to give Nigerians and foreigners the opportunity to connect their numbers to their telephone lines.
The statement said that so far the telecom companies have received the NIN number of 56.18 million people.
“At the intermediate level, each NIN number consists of three to four phone numbers, and that means that number is for most of the active phone lines at the moment,” the statement said.


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With the trend of convergence between telecommunications and media, Taiwan's existing regulatory regime is out of date, and even hinders the sound development of the TMT sector. To achieve the policy goals of deregulation and fostering market competition, the competent authority, the National Communications Commission (NCC), has formulated a set of policies and proposed amendments of mainly applicable laws to encourage new entrants and eliminate the hurdles for conducting TMT businesses.
Nevertheless, in the wake of emerging OTT services, which are not regulated under the current TMT regulatory regime, the difference in regulation level between the traditional telecom and media operators and OTT service providers has been raised by the former operators, and they are striving for the introduction of a policy wherein 'the same legal requirements should apply to services with the same nature'. In this context, the NCC is now also considering how to reach a balance in terms of deregulation and fairness of competition.
i The regulators
Prior to 22 February 2006, the telecom and broadcasting media sectors in Taiwan were regulated by the Directorate General of Telecommunications, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) and the Government Information Office, Executive Yuan, respectively. With the trend of convergence, in the spring of 2006 the two authorities were consolidated into a new independent regulatory agency, the NCC, which is composed of seven full-time commissioners who are appointed by the Premier of the Executive Yuan with the consent of the Legislative Yuan. These seven commissioners serve a four-year term, and may be reappointed for a second consecutive term.
The NCC's principal duties include, inter alia:
- developing relevant regulations and policies;
- processing applications for licences;
- overseeing the telecom and broadcasting industry;
- allocation of spectrum and RF;
- setting information security standards and technical specifications; and
- regulating the content of broadcasting.
ii Regulated activities
To operate a telecom and broadcasting businesses, business operators have to apply for an operating licence from the NCC in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
According to the Telecommunications Act (TA), telecom businesses can be divided into two categories: Type I telecom businesses (Type I telecom operators) and Type II telecom businesses (Type II telecom operators). Pursuant to Article 11 of the TA, a Type I telecom operator means an enterprise that installs telecommunications line facilities and equipment to provide telecom services. The aforementioned telecommunications line facilities and equipment refer to network transmission facilities connecting the sending and receiving terminals, the switching facilities installed to be integrated with the network transmission facilities and the auxiliary facilities of both. A Type II telecom operator means a telecom operator other than any Type I telecom operator. Type I telecom operators are generally perceived as facility-based telecom operators, while Type II telecom operators are generally perceived as service-based telecom operators.
The Type I telecom businesses service categories include:
- integrated network services, local network services, long-distance network services, international network services and leased-circuit services (Article 5 of the Administrative Rules on Fixed Network Telecommunications Businesses);
- mobile communications services (Article 4 of the Administrative Rules on Mobile Communications Businesses), including digital low-power wireless telephone services, mobile data communications services and 2G mobile communications services;
- 3G mobile communications services (Article 4 of the Administrative Rules on Third Generation Mobile Communications Businesses);
- mobile broadband access services (Article 4 of the Administrative Rules on Mobile Broadband Businesses); and
- satellite communications services (Article 6 of the Administrative Rules on Satellite Communications Businesses), including satellite fixed network communications services, satellite mobile network communications services and satellite TV programme uplink services.
According to the Administrative Rules on Type II Telecommunications Businesses (Type II Regulations), generally, Type II telecom businesses can be further divided into two categories: ordinary Type II services and special Type II services. Ordinary Type II services are Type II services other than special Type II services. Special Type II services refers to international simple resales (including domestic long distance calls and international calls), VoIP services, international communication services provided to non-specific persons by leasing international circuits and other telecom services designated by the NCC.
A Type I telecom operator shall be a company limited by shares and incorporated under the Taiwan Company Act, and the chairperson of the board of a Type I telecom operator shall be a Taiwanese citizen. In addition, Type I telecom operators are subject to the minimum capital requirements.
Generally speaking, the process for obtaining licences includes two stages: first, an applicant must file a written application, business plan and other required documents with the NCC for the establishment permit; second, the applicant has to complete its corporate registration and other statutory requirements (e.g., establishing a network system) so as to submit the relevant documents to the NCC for a business licence within six months of obtaining the establishment permit.
With regard to broadcasting media business, the NCC's prior approval is also required for conducting any of the following activities: operation of a radio or television broadcasting business (Article 10 of the Radio and Television Act (RTA)); operation of a cable radio or television broadcasting business (Article 5 of the Cable Radio and Television Act (CRTA)); and operation of a satellite radio or television broadcasting business (Article 6 of the Satellite Broadcasting Act (SBA)).
iii Ownership and market access restrictions
For a Type I telecom operator, the total direct shareholding by foreigners shall not exceed 49 per cent, and the sum of direct and indirect shareholding by foreigners shall not exceed 60 per cent. Nonetheless, there is no restriction on foreign investments in a Type II telecom operator. Therefore, foreigner investors may acquire a 100 per cent equity interest in a Type II telecom operator.
Foreign investment in a radio or television broadcasting business operator is prohibited. A foreign natural person is not allowed to be a direct shareholder of a CATV operator, and the total direct shareholding thereof by foreign legal persons shall not exceed 20 per cent, and the sum of direct and indirect shareholding thereof by foreigners shall not exceed 60 per cent. Direct foreign investment in a satellite broadcasting business operator shall be less than 50 per cent of the total issued shares. On the other hand, an offshore satellite broadcasting business operator may offer programmes in Taiwan by setting up a branch office or appointing a distributor, provided that the NCC has granted broadcasting approval.
iv Transfers of control and assignments
In principle, the transfer of a licence or the assignment of a business by telecom or broadcasting operators is not allowed.
If a Type I telecom operator would like to assign all or a substantial part of its business or assets, make investments in other Type I telecom operators or merge with other Type I telecom operators, a prior approval from the NCC would be required. On the other hand, if a Type II telecom operator is merged into other Type II telecom operator or other company, the Type II telecom operator also needs to file a consolidated business plan with the NCC for approval in advance.
The NCC's approval would be required as well for transferring shares of a radio or television broadcasting business operator. If a CATV operator intends to assign its business, merge with other CATV operators or make investments in other CATV operators, the CATV operator has to file a written re-application and an updated business plan with the NCC for approval. Additionally, neither CATV operators nor satellite broadcasting business operators shall commission the operation of a broadcasting business to a third party.
Cross-ownership among broadcasting business operators is subject to general competition laws. In addition, the CRTA stipulates that the total subscribers of a CATV operator, as well as its affiliates and directly and indirectly owned CATV operators, shall not exceed one-third of the total subscribers in Taiwan. Last but not least, on 12 July 2017, the NCC published a draft of the Anti-Media Monopoly Act (Draft Anti-Monopoly Act) for public comment that aims to set a cap for mergers or acquisitions among broadcasting businesses and national daily newspapers. However, as this is very controversial, if considering its necessity when OTT services and internet are widely used by the public, we do not expect that the Draft Anti-Monopoly Act will be enacted in the near future.
iii TELECOMMUNICATIONS and INTERNET ACCESS
i Internet and internet protocol regulation
Purely internet-based services are not deemed by the NCC as telecom services; hence, no telecom licence is required.
However, some of the communications services using both IP and traditional telecom networks are still regulated under the TA or the Type II Regulations. For instance, VoIP services are defined as voice services received and transmitted through the internet and provided by an operator. Although this definition is very broad, based on market practice, the NCC holds the view that providing voice communication services through an internet platform or software would not be deemed as a kind of telecomm service, and thus would not be subject to the Type II Regulations as long as there is no connection to the traditional telecommunications network (such as PSTN).
For the VoIP services that fall into categories of telecom service, these can be further divided into two types: E.164 internet telephony service and non-E.164 internet telephony service. The former is defined as the internet telephony service run by an E.164 number allocated by the NCC in accordance with the International Telecommunication Union ITU-T Recommendations, while the latter is defined as the internet telephony service that is provided without an E.164 number.
Another relevant issue regarding IP regulation that raises industry concerns is whether an OTT service should be regulated as a traditional media broadcasting service. Currently, there is no law that specifically regulates online video programme distribution services. Therefore, the provision of pure OTT services in Taiwan would not trigger any licence requirement such as those under the RTA, CRTA or SBA. It is worth noting that if an OTT service is provided in the name of a fixed network telecom operator (e.g., Chunghwa Telecom) by using the PSTN rather than the internet, and the content therein belongs to linear programmes, this kind of service would still be deemed a value-added telecom service, and a telecom licence is required. In fact, in response to the trend of digital convergence and the emphasis of the media industry on the fairness of regulations, the NCC submitted a Draft of Regulating Cable Multichannel Video Programming Distributing Platform (Draft) in 2015, which aims to regulate not only current cable operators, but also OTT operators provided that there are two or more channels distributed on the OTT platform and the quality of the programmes viewed during the transmission is ensured. The Draft was withdrawn due to the change of ruling political party, which occurred in 2016.
ii Universal service
In accordance with Article 5 of the Fundamental Communications Act ('communications and disseminations should safeguard human dignity, respect the rights of minorities and advance balanced development of cultural diversity'), the NCC is active in its promotion of a universal service. The original scope of the universal service includes providing telephone services, public telephone services and access to data communications at preferential prices to elementary, junior high and high schools, as well as public libraries in economically challenged areas. Since the internet has become a fundamental part of the information society, alongside traditional voice services, building a ubiquitous broadband network has become a key issue of universal service. In light of the foregoing, in 2006, the NCC revised the universal service regulation to extend the scope of this service to offering internet access services with a speed of 2Mbps to every village in Taiwan in order to narrow the digital divide between urban and rural areas.
The Broadband for All Villages and Broadband for All Tribes projects were completed in 2007 and 2010, respectively. Since the beginning of 2012, the NCC has been promoting an increase of broadband speeds from 2Mbps to 12Mbps. From 2007 to 2016, an accumulated total of 3,710 kilometres of fibre-optic cable was deployed, reaching 667 villages and tribes.2
iii Restrictions on the provision of service
Due to their nature as common carriers, telecom operators are required to provide telecom services in a fair and non-discriminatory manner, unless stipulated otherwise in the TA. However, in the wake of OTT's development, the issue regarding net neutrality has also been brought to the NCC's attention. Accordingly, in the Bill of the Digital Communications and Broadcasting Act (DCBA Bill), which has been submitted to the Legislative Yuan (i.e., the Congress) for its review and approval, digital communication or broadcasting service providers (including current telecom businesses and media businesses) should not impose any obviously unfair restriction on communications protocols and internet traffic control, and such restriction, if any, should be imposed based on the purposes of facilitating the optimisation of network transfer and access. However, whether and when the DCBA Bill will be enacted is still not clear.
With regard to price control, only a Type I telecom operator's primary tariff (such as an internet access fee, monthly mobile communications service fee, wholesale price of the items designated by the NCC) is subject to a price cap. The currently effective price cap provides that the aggregate price increases of a Type I telecom operator during any given year shall not exceed 'ΔCPI-X'3, where X is a coefficient set by the NCC. As the NCC has realised that decreases in retail prices may lead to a price-squeezing effect, it has recently focused on the tariffs of the more competitive retail telecom services to intermediate and wholesale telecom services so as to facilitate competition on the retail telecom service markets.
Under the current regulatory regime, a price cap of NT$600 per month per household for CATV services was set by the NCC, which cap has never been adjusted since the 1990s even though the CPI has risen substantially in the past 20 years. In addition, CATV operators are required to report the subscription tariff to local government agencies within a month after 1 August every year. The local government will examine and decide the actual subscription tariffs within the standard (i.e., NT$600) enacted by the NCC, and then make an announcement of its fee cap decision accordingly. Currently, the subscription tariffs of the local CATV operators are between NT$495 and NT$590 (i.e., below the NCC's price cap of NT$600). However, the NCC has proposed a bill of multiple subscription tariff schemes for CATV services, which requires CATV operators to offer at least two TV programming packages with basic channels and removes the price cap of NT$600.
Similar to telecom businesses, CATV operators are deemed by the regulator to be quasi-common carriers. Therefore, Article 49 of the CRTA provides that CATV service operators shall not reject, without justification, requests from the local populace to pay for a CATV service.
With regard to telecom services, a telecom operator is entitled to refuse to provide the service only when the contents therefrom appear to endanger national security or public order. In addition, to protect network security, telecom operators are required to regularly conduct self-inspection in accordance with the NCC's guidelines. Among other measures, telecom operators should set up an information security task force for establishing an information security management mechanism. Information security should be divided into levels A, B and C, and the operator should select a suitable security baseline according to the rating.
With regard to CATV services, the CRTA provides that foreign investments in CATV services shall not affect national security, impair overall industrial developments, hinder fair competition or restrict market competition. It is worth noting that in some recent cases regarding mergers of CATV service operators, the NCC held the view that national security may be jeopardised if the capital for the investment is related to or comes from Mainland China.
Pursuant to Article 21 of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), the central competent authority has the power, in its discretion, to prohibit international transfers of personal data if:
- it will prejudice any material national interest;
- it is prohibited or restricted under an international treaty or agreement;
- the country to which the personal data is to be transmitted does not afford sound legal protection of personal data, thereby affecting the rights or interests of the data subjects; or
- the purpose of transmitting personal data is to evade restrictions prescribed under the PDPA.
To date, the NCC is the only government agency that has issued a directive to prohibit telecom and media operators from transmitting their subscribers' personal data to Mainland China.
IV SPECTRUM POLICY
According to the TA, spectrum is allocated by the NCC to various mobile telecom service operators in accordance with the telecom licences they obtain and the Table of Frequency Allocation of Republic of China (Taiwan) promulgated by the MOTC.
The use of spectrum is still highly regulated in Taiwan. Mobile telecom service operators that are entitled to use spectrum should first apply for the NCC's prior approval if there is any change of their use of the spectrum (including the equipment, station or network involved) as indicated in their business plan, which is a required document when applying for a telecom licence. Furthermore, unless stipulated in other regulations (such as the 4G Regulations allowing the transfer of the right to use of spectrum between 4G telecom operators with the NCC's involvement), the right to use spectrum is not allowed to be leased, transferred, lent or split. Accordingly, the value of spectrum is underestimated because of the current restrictions, and the NCC has conducted several studies on the issue of opening a secondary market for spectrum.
In the bill of the Telecommunications Management Act (TMA Bill), one of the bills in response to the convergence of telecom and media industries, approved by the Executive Yuan on 16 November 2017 and submitted to the Legislative Yuan for its review, the NCC indicated that it will deregulate the use of spectrum so as to have the spectrum used efficiently. Article 58 of the TMA Bill provides that a telecom operator is allowed to transfer part of the spectrum it obtains to another telecom operator, provided that it first submits the application and the agreement between the two parties to the NCC for its approval. The TMA Bill also authorises the NCC to further promulgate relevant regulations in terms of the scope of the spectrum that may be transferred, usage of the spectrum after being transferred and the qualification of the party received, and restriction and management matters thereof.
It is widely recognised that the above-mentioned development would help to establish the secondary market for spectrum in Taiwan after the TMA Bill takes effect. The TMA Bill and other bills will substantially change the current regulatory regime of the telecom industry. However, the timeline for the Legislative Yuan to discuss the TMA Bill is not clear, and it is also uncertain whether the Legislative Yuan will pass the TMA Bill; thus, the specific requirements under the TMA Bill cannot be ascertained at this stage.
ii Flexible spectrum use
With the promising development of IoT services, the NCC notes that IoT services combined with the 5G service may substantially change the telecom industries and the lifestyle of the public in Taiwan. To facilitate the development of IoT services, the NCC, according to the spectrum band used and the quality of service required, divides IoT services into telecommunications grade IoT services (using Narrowband IoT, LTE for machines and massive machine-type communication for future 5G services) and non-telecommunications grade IoT services (using Bluetooth, LoRa, Sigfox, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, etc.).
With regard to non-telecommunications grade IoT services, the original spectrum used was the 922–928MHz, 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and a telecom licence is not required. On 22 February 2017, the NCC announced that the 920MHz–925MHz band had also became available for low-power IoT services. On 27 July 2018, the NCC further announced that 839MHz–847MHz in the 800MHz band have also became available for advanced metering infrastructure. As for telecommunications grade IoT services, these are deemed telecom services, and the spectrum they use would be the same as that obtained from the mobile service operators via auctions. The spectrum used in this regard is expected to be the bands below 1GHz.
iii Broadband and next-generation mobile spectrum use
The MOTC and the NCC have reached a conclusion on the spectrum plan for 5G services and IoT services. In terms of 5G services, they plan to use the 850MHz, 3.3–3.5GHz and 24GHz bands, subject to the final conclusion made at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 so as to avoid any inconsistency.
Considering the significant amount of testing that will be needed for 5G services, the MOTC and the NCC has also set up a special district for telecom experimental network to substantially reduce the application process and timeline for 5G testing. In addition, taking into consideration the fact that the spectrum bands used for 5G services are those high spectrum bands, the NCC has also revised the relevant regulations to allow small cell base stations to be installed in or on public constructions, such as utility poles and light poles.
iv Spectrum auctions and fees
The NCC held spectrum auctions for 4G services in November 2013 (700MHz, 900MHz and 1,800MHz bands), December 2015 (2,500MHz and 2,600MHz bands) and November 2017 (1,800MHz and 2,100MHz bands). A total of 610MHz bandwidth has been taken by five 4G operators in Taiwan, and as of March 2018, 4G subscription accounts for approximately 82.21 per cent of total mobile communication, which is around 23.5 million subscribers.
Furthermore, as the term of 3G services will expire on 31 December 2018, a total of 120MHz bandwidth in the 2100MHz band used for 3G service will be released for 4G service. As for the 800MHz band, which is also used for 3G services, the NCC plans to use it in other ways in accordance with the international practice. In addition, to fulfil the increasing demand for mobile broadband access, another 30MHz bandwidth in the 1,800MHz band used for 3G services will be released as well.
The NCC held an auction of the 2,100MHz band at the end of October 2017, and the winners were announced in the middle of November 2017 so as to have one year to smoothly transition from 3G services to 4G services.
To avoid the spectrum being held by a small number of operators, and thus affecting the development of the mobile telecom industry, the bandwidth that a single 4G operator can hold is capped at one-third of the total 4G bandwidth and one-third of the total 2,100MHz bandwidth.
In terms of the spectrum usage fees, currently, the annual fee payable is NT$10.675 million per MHz (applicable to 2G, 3G and 4G services) multiplied by the applicable bandwidth and applicable territory factor (e.g., if the mobile service is launched nationwide, the factor would be 1). To encourage 4G operators to construct mobile broadband networks in remote areas, the NCC has revised the standard charge for the utilisation fee for spectrum by providing a 5 to 15 per cent discount of the fee if the coverage rate in remote areas reaches 85 to 95 per cent.
i Restrictions on the provision of service
The RTA and the SBA require a radio or television broadcasting business operator or a satellite broadcasting business operator to classify the programmes that it broadcasts in accordance with the Regulations Governing TV Programming Rating promulgated by the NCC, and that the programmes are easily identifiable and distinguishable from advertisements.
Radio and television broadcasting business operators and satellite broadcasting business operators are prohibited from broadcasting any programmes or advertisements invested in or produced by the government and related to a certain candidate in elections. If radio and television broadcasting business operators and satellite broadcasting business operators accept sponsorship, they shall clearly disclose the information concerning the sponsors before and after broadcasting programmes.
To develop local cultural industries, the RTA stipulates that locally produced programmes shall not be less than 70 per cent of the total programmes, and locally produced drama programmes broadcast in the main time slots shall not be less than 50 per cent of the total drama programmes. If a satellite broadcasting programme supplier broadcasts dramas, films (including documentaries), variety shows or children's programmes in specific time slots designated by the NCC, the ratio of locally produced programmes to the total broadcasted programmes shall not be less than 25 per cent and the ratio of new broadcast thereto shall not be less than 40 per cent (decreased to 20 per cent in the case of broadcasting films).
The SBA also requires satellite broadcasting business operators not to broadcast any programmes containing embedded marketing placed by the government, or any programmes invested, produced, sponsored or subsidised by the government without disclosure of relevant information. Furthermore, placing embedded marketing in news-related or children's programmes is not allowed. When placing embedded marketing in other programmes, satellite broadcasting business operators shall not deliberately affect the content of such programmes, or directly encourage viewers to purchase specific products or services, or exaggerate the effect of such products; and shall disclose the information about the business operator who placed the embedded marketing before and after the programme.
ii Internet-delivered video content
With the development of technology and communications, OTT services that are being provided via the internet have not only gradually impacted the existing industries, but have also brought various challenges for regulatory bodies. It is noted that at present, the NCC does not regulate OTT TV being provided online, but has drafted the DCBA Bill as the basic principles of the internet, which introduces the spirit of internet governance and light touch as a positive response to the needs of the times.
It is worth noting that at this stage, the business scale of Taiwan OTT TV service is still not substantial, and operators are still testing the water and trying to find a profitable business model. On the other hand, as some of the TV programme content delivered through OTT TV services may raise piracy concerns, content owners are also urging the NCC to take anti-piracy measures such as revising relevant laws requiring telecom operators to block illegal websites where piracy content came from. Nevertheless, the NCC has yet to decide on adopting such an approach due to freedom of speech concerns.
VI THE YEAR IN REVIEW
China Network Systems (CNS), one of Taiwan's largest CATV network operators, was sold in May 2018 for NT$51.5 billion to KHL Capital and Hong Tai Group, subject to the relevant authorities' approvals. Two of the investment team's largest shareholders are investment firms set up through the Y L Lin Hung Tai Education Foundation, which is owned by the Hong Kuo Group, a real estate developer. Currently, CNS has 12 CATV system operators and 1.13 million subscribers, or some 25 per cent of Taiwan's CATV market.
A 60 per cent stake in CNS is being sold by Korea-based private equity firm MBK Partners, which acquired it in 2007. This is the fourth time MBK has attempted to sell CNS. Other potential buyers of CNS included Want Want China Times Group (from 2011 to 2013), Ting Hsin International Group (from 2014 to 2015) and Morgan Stanley (from 2015 to last year). The previous deals fell apart because of issues such as a concentration of ownership and allegations that government investment or Mainland China influence are involved.
The sale is pending approval by the Investment Commission, as it would involve MBK – a foreign investor – pulling out of Taiwan. In addition, the NCC and the Fair Trade Commission need to be consulted before the Investment Commission can act. It is expected the deal can be approved by the end of 2018.
VII CONCLUSIONS and OUTLOOK
i Telecom sector
The current TA was promulgated 60 years ago. Although it has been revised several times, the regulatory structure therein obviously cannot meet market changes caused by evolving IT technologies and the convergence of the telecom and broadcasting sectors. In response to emerging OTT services and formulating a fair market competition environment, the NCC has taken the lead by drawing up and promoting the TMA Bill and DCBA Bill under a converged legal framework. Under the TMA Bill, the concept of Type I and Type II telecom businesses would be abandoned, and only those intending to provide telecom services using frequencies, numbers or rights-of-way would be required to register in advance with the NCC. In addition, current telecom operators with significant market power (SMPs) would not necessarily be SMPs under the TMA Bill, which situation would be assessed by several market parameters, such as the maturity of such SMP's services and technologies, the geographical regions it covers, and issues in supply and demand.
The DCBA Bill, on the other hand, is in essence a guide or code of practice that has no mandatory effect on market players. The DCBA Bill stresses self-discipline by providers and users of internet services, and collaboration between the private sector and the public sector, as well as minimal use of government regulation.
ii Media sector
Due to the restriction that the government cannot invest in the broadcasting sector (including CATV business), any entity, so long as any of its share is held by the government or a government-owned fund, would not be allowed to acquire a broadcasting business. Such prohibitions have prevented a number of proposed buyouts by listed Taiwan companies, as almost all of Taiwan's major listed companies have some portion of their shares purchased by government-owned funds.
The NCC has been aware of that unreasonable restriction, and has proposed amendments to fix this hurdle for the acquisition of broadcasting businesses. Nevertheless, as the issue of how large a percentage of shares of a broadcasting business could be held by an investment involved with government funds is quite politically sensitive, the political parties so far have not yet reached a consensus. As a result, recently several acquisition cases have been rejected by the NCC merely because of such unreasonable restriction, even where the NCC itself is of the opinion that the market would benefit from such acquisition. Without doubt, the zero-government fund restriction is a critical hurdle that the NCC has to fix for the sound development of the media sector in Taiwan.
1 Patrick Marros Chu is a partner, Vick Chien is a senior attorney and Sam Huang is an attorney at Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law.
2 NCC Performance Report 2016, https://www.ncc.gov.tw/english/files/18022/382_2184_180227_1.pdf.
3 'ΔCPI' refers to the most current annual rate of increase of the consumer price index (CPI) in Taiwan, as announced by the competent authority prior to each year of implementation.


The Rise of Connected Cars: A Look into the Future of Transportation Technology
Connected cars are poised to revolutionize the way we travel, with forecasts indicating that they will dominate the roads by 2030. This transportation technology trend is gaining momentum, with estimates suggesting that 95% of all vehicles on the road will be connected cars within the next decade. With their ability to communicate with each other and the surrounding infrastructure, connected cars offer a wide range of benefits, including improved safety, reduced congestion, and enhanced efficiency.
The rise of connected cars is driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), which enable these vehicles to analyze data from various sources and make informed decisions in real-time. Connected cars can communicate with other vehicles, traffic signals, and even pedestrians, creating a seamless network that enhances overall road safety. By leveraging AI and ML capabilities, connected cars can anticipate potential hazards, make split-second decisions, and react faster than human drivers.
As connected cars become more prevalent, the transportation landscape will undergo a significant transformation. This technology has the potential to reshape the way we commute, reducing traffic congestion and improving overall transport efficiency. Additionally, connected cars can contribute to the development of smart cities, where transportation infrastructure is seamlessly integrated with other systems, such as energy and waste management. The future of transportation technology is undoubtedly exciting, promising safer and more efficient journeys for everyone.
The Data Boom: How Connected Cars Will Generate Massive Amounts of Data by 2030
Connected cars are not only changing the way we travel but also generating an unprecedented amount of data. By 2030, each connected car is estimated to generate approximately 25 gigabytes of data per hour. To put this into perspective, streaming 578 hours of music would require the same amount of data. This data boom presents both opportunities and challenges for the transportation industry.
The massive influx of data from connected cars will provide valuable insights into driver behavior, road conditions, and traffic patterns. This information can be leveraged to improve transportation infrastructure, optimize traffic flow, and enhance road safety. Moreover, it opens up new possibilities for personalized services and experiences, such as tailored navigation systems and targeted advertising.
However, the sheer volume of data generated by connected cars poses challenges in terms of data storage, processing, and analysis. Transportation companies and DataOps professionals need to develop robust data management strategies to handle this influx of data effectively. This includes ensuring data privacy and security, implementing efficient data storage solutions, and leveraging advanced analytics techniques to extract meaningful insights from the vast amounts of data generated by connected cars.
Navigating the Data Highway: Key Considerations for DataOps in the Transportation Technology Era
As connected cars become ubiquitous on the roads, DataOps professionals will play a crucial role in managing and leveraging the massive amounts of data generated by these vehicles. DataOps, a combination of data operations and software development, focuses on implementing efficient data management strategies and processes to drive business value from data.
In the approaching transportation-data era, DataOps professionals must consider several key factors. First and foremost, data privacy and security are paramount. With the abundance of personal and sensitive information being collected by connected cars, it is essential to implement robust data governance practices to protect the privacy of individuals and comply with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and US data privacy laws.
Additionally, DataOps needs to ensure seamless integration and interoperability between different data systems and platforms. This includes establishing standardized data formats and protocols to enable data sharing and collaboration across the transportation ecosystem. By adopting open APIs and cloud-based architectures, transportation companies can create a connected data infrastructure that facilitates the efficient exchange and analysis of data.
DataOps will leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to unlock the full potential of the data generated by connected cars. By developing advanced analytics models, transportation companies can gain actionable insights from the wealth of data available. These insights can drive decision-making, optimize routes, and improve overall transportation efficiency.
The rise of connected cars in the transportation technology landscape is set to transform the way we travel. With the ability to generate massive amounts of data, connected cars offer tremendous potential for improving road safety, reducing congestion, and enhancing overall transportation efficiency. However, this data boom also presents challenges that need to be addressed by DataOps professionals. By adopting robust data management strategies, ensuring data privacy and security, and leveraging advanced analytics techniques, transportation companies can navigate the data highway and unlock the full potential of connected cars.


Audi of America, Inc. has debuted a new lowest–cost data plan price of $15 per month for an in–vehicle Internet connectivity feature it sells under the Audi Connect moniker — a feature that provides access to online services through the in-dash display as well as a built–in Wi–Fi hotspot for passengers’ brought–in mobile devices.
It is the auto industry’s lowest–priced data plan for such built–in connectivity, according to Audi. But there are caveats.
Under the new plan, Audi Connect users have the option to pre–pay $450 for 30 months of service, which breaks down to the $15 monthly rate. And in a new twist for Audi, it’s not just buyers of new Audis who can sign up for the plan. Existing Audi Connect customers may switch to the new plan from their current data plans when their contracts are up for renewal, and buyers of certified pre–owned Audis who are activating their Audi Connect plans for the first time also may sign up for it.
Alternatively, Audi also is continuing to offer its previous Audi Connect data plans, each of which would cost more per month but require less or no commitment: $324 pre–paid for 12 months ($27 per month); $600 pre–paid for 24 months ($25 per month); or $30 month–to–month.
Each plan begins after a six–month free–trial period for first–time customers, and there is no activation fee.
The online services available with Audi Connect include Google Earth and voice–controlled Google local search in the navigation system, and real–time localized news, weather and fuel prices. Real–time Sirius XM Traffic information in the navigation system also is included with Audi Connect. The included Wi–Fi hotspot can accommodate up to eight connected devices. In addition, users can send as many as 50 destinations to the vehicle from the Google Maps website.
Still, there are some limitations with Audi Connect.
All of the Audi Connect plans include “virtually unlimited” data usage, said T-Mobile (the carrier providing the connectivity) in a joint press release with Audi that announced the new plan last Thursday.
T-Mobile reserves the right to cap “abusers,” and this has been the policy since Audi Connect was launched with the carrier’s service in 2011, noted Brad Stertz, corporate communications manager at Audi of America, based in Herndon, Va. Nevertheless, Stertz said, “that hasn’t happened yet;” Audi knows of no instance in which T-Mobile has instituted such a cap.
Moreover, the connectivity speed offered with Audi Connect is not T-Mobile’s fastest data rate. While T-Mobile currently is building out a new cellular network using the latest and quickest LTE or Long–Term Evolution (4G) communications technology, Audi’s vehicles connect only with the carrier’s older 3G network. So, whereas LTE service offers data download speeds of up to 150 megabits per second (Mbps) — and responds much faster to user requests than 3G — Audi Connect’s fastest data download rate is 7.2 Mbps, said Anupam Malhotra, senior manager for connected vehicles at Audi of America.
This will change next year. Audi is already planning to include LTE connectivity in the model–year 2015 A3, which arrives at dealerships early next year, and in other models as they become available.
The carrier and the pricing for Audi’s LTE service are still to be determined, Stertz noted, but some new Audi Connect capabilities that the service will enable were foretold when Audi announced the 2015 A3 ahead of the New York International Auto Show last month. These included streaming high–definition video and conducting video conference calls using a brought–in device with the vehicle’s built–in Wi–Fi hotspot. Other new Audi Connect features in the 2015 A3 will include smartphone app integration using a Wi–Fi connection, Picture Navigation — which sets the navigation system’s destination to the location where a photo was shot — and voice–controlled social media features.
Audi Connect currently is available with the automaker’s “MMI Navigation plus” package, which is standard on some Audi models and optional on others.


Fortytwo Telecom, a company specializing in international messaging platforms, has unveiled its new website offering a professional and integrated view of the company’s vision. Developed by ICON, the new site is user-friendly and embraces a subtle colour-scheme that goes hand-in-hand with the new logo and the innovative image of the company.
A telecommunications operator with expertise in wholesale international messaging and managed services Fortytwo Telecom, through its solutions, provides wholesale text messages at competitive prices to various industries so that they may reach out to billions of mobile subscribers around the world. Using an Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging system that allows the company to send large amounts of SMS traffic Fortytwo Telecom provides businesses with the opportunity to stay in touch with their customers through their mobile phones wherever they may be.
A feature that has been seamlessly integrated by ICON to the website is the Number Lookup option. Customers logging into the Fortytwo Telecom website will be able to test this feature and validate any mobile phone number (MSISDN) to identify the network the number currently belongs to. The Number Lookup service prevents SMS from returning or failing due to invalid MSISDN and Mobile Number Portability (MNP).
The site also supports a ‘Live Chat’ option that further enhances communication bringing the company closer to its clients. Through this functionality the sales and support team at Fortytwo will be happy to interact with customers and see to their needs. Through the new website Fortytwo Telecom aims to inform their customers about any upcoming events they will be participating at such that they may be reached by customers wishing to meet them face to face at such industry events.
Fortytwo Telecom CEO Mr Erik Angelöw.
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While it may not sound as exciting as the newest smart office gadget, fiber optic cabling lays the groundwork that keeps all your office devices communicating effectively.
This “super highway” for telecommunication and computer networking is much more effective than electric cabling because it allows light, which is carrying your data, to propagate through the fiber with much less interruption. Or in other words, it allows a stronger signal to be passed from Point A to Point B.
If that low voltage structured data cabling isn’t set up correctly, bad things can happen, including loss of signal quality. Termination of the cable ends is a vital part of the proper network setup of any business IT infrastructure.
At Quantum PC Services, we know quite a bit about proper low voltage structured data cabling set up for offices. We happen to be the only professional business-grade network installer, not only in Sturgeon Bay, WI, but all of Door County.
We help companies struggling with poorly set up fiber optic cables and those that need a whole new network setup plan for a brand new office. Keeping everyone smoothly connected through both wired and wireless networks is what our Networking Team does every day.
Even though it may not be the most exciting part of your IT infrastructure, it’s one of the most important. Optical fiber cable demand continues to grow and is expected to grow another 16% between 2015 and 2020, up to 2.24 billion dollars.
So, why is fiber optic termination so important? What can happen to your network if it’s not done properly? We’ll go through the details below and explain the proper termination methods for fiber optic cabling.
What Can Go Wrong If My Fiber Optic Cables Aren’t Terminated Correctly?
When you hear the word “terminated” it sounds like something is being ended, like how The Terminator took care of his targets. It is somewhat like an “end” but not in that same way.
Fiber optic termination is when the cable end is connected to a device, like a piece of equipment or a wall outlet. For example, the termination point could be a computer server that’s being connected to several office work stations.
Proper fiber optic termination enables the light wave signal to properly connect and carry data smoothly and efficiently throughout your network.
Improper termination can result in several things that cause signal loss and poor quality in your data and telecommunications flow.
- Dirt or moisture can get into the cabling
- Stretching of the cable can cause damage
- High light loss throughout your network reducing data transmission rate
- Reflectance, which causes optical return loss
No matter whether one or all of these issues occur, it means the same thing for your business, a weak network set up with major data communication problems.
Proper Fiber Optic Cable Termination Methods
Now that you know what can happen if fiber optic termination is done improperly, let’s take a look at proper fiber optic cable termination.
Our expert technicians at Quantum PC Services install thousands of miles of data cable each year throughout the Sturgeon Bay area. We’re proud to have BICSI certification, which is globally recognized as the premier standard in the IT industry.
Now, let’s dig into the proper ways to terminate fiber optic cable for the best transmission and data quality.
Fusion splicing uses an electric arc to fuse or weld two fibers together. It’s the most popular method of splicing because it offers the lowest light (data transmission) loss and least reflectance. Fusion splicing also provides a strong, reliable joint between two optic fiber connections.
Some call hand polishing the most critical step in fiber optic termination. Proper polishing techniques can greatly improve overall network performance. What does polishing do?
- Finalizes the connector end
- Cleans the connector surface
- Improves optical performance of the optic fiber
- Reduces return loss and bit-error-rate
To hand polish correctly one needs the right skills and the right tools, which is why our technicians at Quantum PC Services go through special training for proper polishing as well as complete low voltage structured data cabling installation and repair.
Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules are small, hot-pluggable, optical transceivers. They provide instant optic fiber connections for multiple types of networking devices. They plug into ports in devices such as Ethernet switches, routers, firewalls, and network interface cards.
Why are they used? They’re a cost-effective way to connect one network device to many different types of fiber cable. They are also flexible enough to expand by both speed and distance.
An OptiCam is another type of small form-factor. They’re somewhat of a “plug and play” style connector because they come pre-polished and contain a factory-terminated fiber, which eliminates field hand polishing and adhesive needs.
They captivate fiber and buffer in a single action, which allows for up to two re-terminations with no degradation in performance. Key benefits are that they reduce termination time by about half and also reduce the number of installation tools needed on site.
Need Help with Your Network Cabling? Call the Experts!
Don’t leave something as important as your office and network communication with the world to chance. Be sure your data cabling is installed and maintained by the experts. Quantum PC Services can handle any fiber optic or other cabling need, including Cat6 requirements.
Give us a call today for a network evaluation. We’re here for you at 920-256-1214 or online anytime.


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FPID (Flag Passenger Information Display)
Flag type Passenger Information Display is designed to be installed in space restricted positions such as sidewalks to provide passengers with time-frame and destination information for rail, bus and other applications.
Flag type Passenger Information Display is a LED technology product, autonomous, designed to dynamically receive and display information data such as, route number, route destination, route estimated time of arrival or departure, routes connection information and general passenger information messages.
The display is designed for outdoor use in space restricted positions such as sidewalks. It may be single or double sided, monochrome or color, in a full matrix or line matrix configuration. It is able to support multiple fonts and alphanumeric characters of variable sizes and shapes. It’s also capable to display graphics and logos.
It can be retrofitted in already existing systems by the use of a flexible compatibility engine.


The Right Voice Codecs Need to be Configured
The upload speed of your broadband Internet connection is critical to ensure good quality VoIP conversations on a VoIP Business grade Telephone System. There are two main voice codecs used for voice conversations using VoIP; G.711 and G.729, with G.711 being the best quality (ideal for businesses with Tier 1 grade internet) but also taking up the most bandwidth requirements.
This diagram from the Cisco website shows the different VoIP codecs with packet information and bandwidth requirements.
From the Cisco website
How Many Concurrent Call Conversations?
If you do a speed test of your Broadband Internet service you’ll see your upload speed and by using the table above you’ll be able to roughly gauge how many concurrent conversations you can have using a VoIP telephone system and your current Internet service.
When companies grow they’ll often have two broadband Internet services, once for data and one for voice and this ensures that the voice quality remains consistent regardless if your staff are transferring a lot of data or watching cat videos on Youtube!
Another very important aspect of your Internet services is to have it optimised so that voice traffic is given priority over data traffic. They call this Quality of Service or QoS.
VoIP Business Telephone System Handsets
VoIP handsets enable your small business to take advantage of the functionality and flexibility of a hosted CloudPBX. These handsets can be located in remote offices like staff or contractors homes or even interstate or international offices.
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Do you want to see how most people handle the calls with their business telephone system? These call flow scenarios enable you to quickly choose from the most common choices and can help you get a good solution quickly.
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