Posted on 05/03/2015 10:19:43 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
* Internet speeds have increased by 50-fold in the last decade alone
* Optical fibres have reached capacity and cannot transfer any more light
* Laying down more cables may solve problem but this will increase costs
* 'It is harder and harder to keep ahead,' said Professor Andrew Ellis
The internet is heading towards a 'capacity crunch' as it fails to keep up with our demand for ever faster data, scientists have warned.
Leading engineers, physicists and telecoms firms have been summoned to a meeting at London's Royal Society later this month, to discuss what can be done to avert a web crisis.
The boom of internet television, streaming services and ever-more powerful computers has increased the strain on our communications infrastructure.
In just 20 years, if usage rates continue, all of Britain's power supply could be consumed by internet use.
The cables and fibre optics that send information to our laptops, smartphones and tablets will have reached their limit to send data within eight years, experts warn.
So far, engineers have managed to keep ahead of demand, increasing internet speeds 50-fold in the last decade alone....
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Heh, you and me both! Love the Beatles! Even in my old age, I still love the 60’s songs. Must be senile...ha
Heh..and he should have for making such a stupid prediction!
Technology keeps advancing at Moore’s law even at this later stage. Until we get to the atomic level, I can’t imagine it changing.
Way past my bedtime (or nap) so have a good one... Good night.
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I knew it! It’s those dxmned LOL pictures and videos of cats. I predicted this day would come.
Oh yeah, and all those “if you are really one of us you’ll immediately send this to eleven dozen of your friends” emails. They aren’t helping either.
No problem. Instead of relying on Moore's Law, which hasn't failed yet, the Liberals and other Luddites will require the installation of speed-limiters. That will fix everything. /s Thanks 2ndDivisionVet.
Indeed so. Anything for a ‘crisis headline’...
And what do you think Obama getting the FCC to regulate the Internet with Soros’ manufactured regulations will do to bandwith and the Internet? : destroy it as is the intent
Didn't Kim Kardasian's ass break the internet a couple of months ago?
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