Before lightning-fast fiber optics and always-on broadband, there was a time when connecting to the internet meant enduring a symphony of beeps, static, and high-pitched screeches. That was the world of dial-up internet—a technology that introduced millions to the web in the 1990s and early 2000s. But how exactly did it work? 1. The Basics […] The post The Symphony of Screeches: Inside Dial-Up Internet first appeared on CatchMark Technologies.| CatchMark Technologies
Starting a business from scratch is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. For one industrial startup, the path to opening their doors was filled with critical technology decisions: How will we connect our team? What systems do we need? Who can we trust to help us get it all up and running? They turned […] The post From Startup to Stand-Up: How CatchMark Helped Launch a New Industrial Business first appeared on CatchMark Technologies.| CatchMark Technologies
Now that we have covered how fiber optic internet works, let’s talk about broadband internet delivered over coaxial cable—a technology that has powered internet connections in homes and businesses for decades. What is Coaxial Cable? Coaxial cable, often called “coax,” was originally developed for transmitting television signals. Its design includes a central copper conductor surrounded […] The post From Netflix to Neighborhood Nodes: Old Cable, New Tricks first appeared on CatchMark...| CatchMark Technologies