Digital switchover: why is the Caribbean so behind?
The Caribbean lags behind in switching from analogue to digital TV. Some reasons for the delay are discussed. For those who regularly read our ICT/tech news roundup published on Mondays, you may have...
View ArticleFree or paid airport Wi-Fi: 4 considerations
Many Caribbean airports have paid Wi-Fi access for travellers, which might allow them to win a battle, but lose the war. Increasingly, Caribbean countries have been expressing intentions to offer free...
View ArticleSatellite communication: pros and cons
Guyana plans to roll out satellite communication to serve some areas of the country. Here briefly examine the medium and highlight key advantages and disadvantages. In today’s world, we continue to...
View ArticleTo ham or not to ham: the continued relevance of amateur radio
A brief look at amateur radio and its importance in the Caribbean. With all of the strides that have been made in telecoms and personal communications, the term ‘amateur radio’ (or ‘ham radio’) is...
View ArticleDrones: are they on their way to becoming ubiquitous in the Caribbean?
Globally, use of drones has been and will continue to increase into the foreseeable future. However, will that be the...
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