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‘Quantum internet’ demonstration in cities is most advanced yet (www.nature.com)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by HowRu68 to c/technology
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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 50 points 6 months ago (3 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 34 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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 9 points 6 months ago

Great deal. Thanks, marketing!

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer 13 points 6 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

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