Global network

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Global submarine cables in 2007
Eastern Telegraph
cable network in 1901

A global network is any

television
, are described elsewhere.

The first global network was established using

mobile communication
network (with over 6 billion worldwide users in 2014) form the largest global networks of all.

Setting up global networks requires immensely costly and lengthy efforts lasting for decades. Elaborate interconnections,

earth stations must be set in operation. In addition, international communication protocols
, legislation and agreements are involved.

Global networks might also refer to networks of individuals (such as scientists), communities (such as cities) and organizations (such as civil organizations) worldwide which, for instance, might have formed for the management, mitigation and resolval of global issues.

Satellite global networks

satellite internet access
has become possible.

Mobile wireless networks

It is estimated that 80% of the global mobile market uses the GSM standard, present in more than 212 countries and territories. Its ubiquity makes international roaming very common between mobile phone operators, enabling subscribers to use their phones in many parts of the world. In order to achieve this, these networks must be interconnected by way of peering arrangements, and therefore the GSM network is a truly global one.

Network interconnection

The telegraph and

cell phones have both voice and data (internet navigation and emailing
) capabilities.

Digital global networks require huge carrying capacity in the main backbones. This is currently achieved by fiber-optic cables.

Social and economic impact

The Canadian

broadcast (unidirectional) networks, thus predating the much larger impact of the internet.[2]

Global networks have revolutionized human communication several times. The first to do so was the electrical telegraph. Its impact was so large that it has been dubbed the

radiotelegraphy, and with text messaging using telex
machines.

The Internet and mobile communication networks have made possible entirely new forms of

social interaction, activities and organizing, thanks to its basic features such as widespread usability and access, and instant communication from any connected point to another. Thus, its social impact has been, and still is, enormous. Finally, the impact on governance have been significant facilitating the emergence of 'transnational policy networks' [3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Global Internet Usage Stats" (PDF). KoMarketing Associates.
  2. ^ Harasim, L. (Ed.) - Global Networks: Computers and International Networks, 1993
  3. ^ Stone, Diane. Knowledge actors and transnational governance: The private-public policy nexus in the global agora. Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.