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Jul 2023
14m 54s

Tech and AI: 1. How do you get connected...

Bbc Radio 4
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You're probably reading this on a device connected to the internet, while listening to this episode. But how did the digital files that make up this description, and the digital sound files that you can hear, appear, on demand, on your phone, tablet or other device? How are you connected to the internet? In this episode, we'll explain how 4G and 5G, work, ... Show More
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