Microsoft, Facebook Team Up on Undersea Cable Project

Microsoft, Facebook Team Up on Undersea Cable Project

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Business, Other, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

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The video discusses the strategic partnership between tech giants like Microsoft and Facebook to control data transportation across the Atlantic Ocean. It highlights the importance of speed and control in data networks, the role of Telefonica in Spain, and the implications for net neutrality. The discussion also covers the impact on Canada and the need for local distribution by Internet service providers.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the implications of the new direct route from Virginia Beach to Bilbao, Spain, for data transportation?

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In what ways does the current telecommunications infrastructure in Spain differ from other European countries?

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How does the partnership between Microsoft, Facebook, and Telefonica impact data control and speed?

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What concerns are raised regarding net neutrality in the context of private companies controlling data infrastructures?

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How might Canadian consumers benefit from the new data routes and partnerships discussed?

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