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Podcast: Tech Deep Dive
Episode: The Hidden Monopoly: How A Few Players Control Internet Traffic
Description: Your internet isn’t as open as you think. Behind every search, video, and connection, a hidden monopoly controls the flow of data. This small group of companies makes decisions that impact everything from your internet speed to the reliability of your business network.In this episode, Max Clark explains how the backbone of the internet is controlled by a handful of corporations with vast global fiber and cable networks. Learn about the realities of peering agreements, interconnection points, and how these networks are physically built to control internet access. Max breaks down what this means for bu...