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Síminn (Iceland Telecom) Joins GPIEX

Síminn (Iceland Telecom) Joins GPIEX
Síminn (Iceland Telecom), previously named Landssíminn, is an Icelandic telecommunications company. It offers communication services for both private and corporate clients, including mobile, home phones, Internet connections and television.
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Direct Connections Aren’t Created Equal

Direct Connections Aren’t Created Equal
A Direct Connection is a peer to peer file sharing protocol. This is a text-based computer protocol in which commands and their information are sent in clear text, without encryption. In other words, a direct connection is when your device is continually connected to the internet; you are able to access internet using a browser,…
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Peering Basics: Public vs. Private Peering

Peering Basics: Public vs. Private Peering
Internet service providers everywhere are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs associated with providing internet service. Establishing peering is one way of reducing transit cost and increasing performance. To establish these connections, two networks need to be connected with one another either as public peering or private peering. Let´s analyze the two. Public Peering –…
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