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Podcast: Tech Deep Dive
Episode: Behind the Curtain: How Your Internet Access is Controlled by a Handful of Companies
Description: Who really owns the internet? It’s not as decentralized as you might think. A small group of telecom giants controls the fiber optic networks and undersea cables that power global connectivity. They decide how fast, how reliable, and how expensive your internet access is.In this episode, Max Clark reveals the hidden architecture of the internet—how fiber maps dictate connectivity, why oceanic cables are crucial to the global economy, and what happens when these networks fail. Whether you’re in business, tech, or just someone who relies on the internet daily (which is everyone), this episod...