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‘Quantum internet’ demonstration in cities is most advanced yet (www.nature.com)

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Experiments generate quantum entanglement over optical fibres across three real cities, marking progress towards networks that could have revolutionary applications.

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[-] dukethorion@lemmy.world 50 points 5 months ago

Meanwhile, in rural areas, dialup is still a thing.

[-] Sabata11792@kbin.social 33 points 5 months ago

Quantum Dial-up. We just charge you an extra $60 a month and you get nothing in return other than a cool name.

[-] kat_angstrom@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago

Great deal. Thanks, marketing!

[-] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 13 points 5 months ago

And companies will charge 2x what fiber costs because "quantum Internet".

[-] Darkbug@lemmy.one 4 points 5 months ago

I pay for gigabit and only see 200mbps max but I don't see my neighbors... Fiber someday? 🤞

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