Sky News reports on a recent comment made by David Cameron Saying,
“Access to the internet shouldn’t be a luxury; it should be a right – absolutely fundamental to life in 21st century Britain. That is why I’m announcing a giant leap in my digital mission for Britain.” (Sky News)
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This statement implies that within the next decade, the UK is expected to have a universal broadband provider that will cut internet costs for citizens.
Along with this, BBC reports on the new project in the works at Google. Their latest project involves a system of balloons that may provide almost 4G speed wifi to remote areas of the earth.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34660205
Now taking a step back from all the innovation, we need to acknowledge the fact that the “Internet” is no longer just another source of entertainment. Humanity has adapted to the existence of such a resource so quick that almost in the spam of 3 decades we went from a basic tool to win a war, to essential component of life like water and gas.
This just comes to show the the potential for working in this industry, in the current time, is just endless. It is great to see how when faced with major obstacles companies are willing to go to great lengths to solve their issues. The only question that remains is: how do we deal with the issues that are less profitable and desirable?
Sources:
Kelion, Leo. “Google’s Project Loon Internet Balloons to Circle Earth – BBC News.” BBC News. BBC, 28 Oct. 2015. Web. 09 Nov. 2015. <http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34660205>.
“Fast Broadband To Become A Legal Right For All.” Sky News. N.p., 07 Nov. 2015. Web. 09 Nov. 2015. <http://news.sky.com/story/1583277/fast-broadband-to-become-a-legal-right-for-all>.