Nearly half a century ago, two computers came together, “shook hands,” and exchanged data over the first-ever Transmission Control Protocol, giving birth to the internet. Around the same time, scientists harnessed the power of light to create fiber optics, leading to the invention of fiber broadband in 1972.

 

These two seismic events didn’t just change technology – they redefined human connection.

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ThoughtWaves is the untold story of the people, companies, and technologies that took us from that first connection to the last home connected with fiber broadband. It explores five decades of relentless innovation, celebrating the visionaries who created both fiber broadband and the internet, as well as the breakthroughs that evolved, converged, and ultimately opened doors to the digital world.

 

Featuring insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and prominent voices, ThoughtWaves reveals the bold vision, tireless work, and game-changing technologies that are bridging the Digital Opportunity Gap and continue to send shockwaves through our world every day.