Why when a crazy event the isps slowdown but when millions watch the superbowl the cable stream isn’t effected?
Cable broadcasts are one-way communication which just means copying a single data stream and sending it down a bunch of wires. Internet communication is two-way communication with each exchange being unique to the user. An analogy would be using a megaphone to give a message to 10,000 people, vs.
The Short Answer
Cable broadcasts are one-way communication which just means copying a single data stream and sending it down a bunch of wires. Internet communication is two-way communication with each exchange being unique to the user. An analogy would be using a megaphone to give a message to 10,000 people, vs. holding an individual conversation with 10,000 people simultaneously.
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Key Concepts: Communication, people, cable
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Cable broadcasts are one-way communication which just means copying a single data stream and sending it down a bunch of wires. Internet communication is two-way communication with each exchange being unique to the user. An analogy would be using a…
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