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<p>A bit more on this. Yesterday was the day of reckoning - the
Samsung S25 series phones that were on top of One NZ's "satellite
ready" list went on sale.</p>
<p>So I couldn't resist looking at what was in store at the One NZ
stores - of these and the other approved phones. One NZ have 50
stores across 13 regions in NZ ("regions" as per their website).
Here is what I found online:<br>
</p>
<ul>
<li>S25 Ultra: Theoretically available in 12 different versions (3
memory configs, 4 colours each). There seemed to be some
availability in the 256GB (lowest) config in most regions.
Beyond that, it got quite sparse. Four versions showed no stock
anywhere, another five showed only stores with low stock (which
is often a euphemism here for "our system shows that we have one
but we can't find it"). Only three models showed any stores that
claimed to have more than low stock. One model was in more than
low stock in 17 stores, another in 30. For the 3rd model, only
one store claimed more than low stock. No model was available in
more than half of One NZ's 13 Auckland stores. A parallel
importer sold the phone for the same price, plus a NZ$500 gift
voucher thrown in, with 9 out of the 12 models available at
their Auckland stores, and each model available at more than one
store.<br>
</li>
<li>S25+: One of the 8 possible versions of this model was
available from only two stores nationwide, with both showing low
stock. The parallel importer doesn't sell the S25+ at all.<br>
</li>
<li>S25: Two out of 8 versions showed availability, but only of
sorts. One showed low stock in 10 stores, the other in one store
only.</li>
<li>S24 Ultra: Two versions on the website. One had stock in one
store only, with low stock in five others. The other version
showed stock in two stores, with low stock in four others. The
parallel importer had stock of one of the versions in all of its
Auckland branches.<br>
</li>
<li>S24+: satellite-ready ... but not actually advertised as being
for sale on the One NZ website.</li>
<li>S24: satellite-ready ... but for sale on the One NZ website
only, not a store item.</li>
<li>S24FE: Two versions here. The blue one showed sufficient stock
in 3 stores nationwide, and low stock in 9 more. The other one
showed stock in 4 stores and low stock in another 21.</li>
<li>S23 Ultra: satellite-ready ... but not actually advertised as
being for sale on the One NZ website.</li>
<li>S23: satellite-ready ... but not actually advertised as being
for sale on the One NZ website.</li>
<li>Z Flip 6: Theoretically available in three versions but only
one store, showing low stock. The parallel importer had plenty,
at NZ$322 less.<br>
</li>
<li>Z Fold 6: Theoretically available in two versions but only one
store, showing low stock. The parallel importer had plenty, at
NZ$455 less.</li>
<li>Oppo Find X8 Pro: Theoretically available in two versions but
only one store showed sufficient stock for only one of them. One
version was in low stock in 6 stores, the other also in 6
stores. Again, the parallel importer had plenty.</li>
</ul>
<p>So I went down to their Queen Street store (walking distance from
my office) yesterday, which is the closest they come to a flagship
store here. They were meant to have some stock according to the
website.
</p>
<p>The three sales staff there all wore T-shirts with "Starlink" and
"One NZ" logos on them. That said, two of them also wore vests /
coats that covered the logos on the T-shirt and only had a One NZ
logo. This struck me as a bit weird given that it's summer here
(finally) and hot outside and their aircon was not so cold. They
had most of the satellite-capable models on display with small
signs next to them that said "satellite ready" and "satellite TXT
with an eligible plan", however the signs were not very prominent
and some were half-covered by other stuff.<br>
</p>
<p>I had to queue for about 30 minutes. None of the other customers
in front of me bought a satellite-capable phone. In fact, the only
ones that bought a phone were an elderly couple who bought a tiny
one. When I eventually got to talk to a staff member, he told me
that yes they had stock. He said that he'd pre-sold a Samsung S25
range phone the day before and that his colleague had sold one
that
morning. I asked him whether they sold a lot of them and he said
no, never. I asked whether there had been a queue outside in the
morning when they opened and he said again no.</p>
<p>Who knows, maybe the situation is different when you order the
phone online, but given how busy their shop was, you'd think
they'd want to market it there.<br>
</p>
<p>I don't know, but this is more reminiscent of the supply
situation in East German shops in the late 1980's under socialism
than the dawn of a new age. Clearly getting hold of the hardware
wholesale isn't an issue as their parallel importing competitor
shows. And I guess if I was under criminal charges for false
advertising, I probably wouldn't want to be caught advertising
phones that strictly speaking I'm not able to sell in most of my
shops. And then advertise a service that comes with these phones
that "may not work" with phones bought elsewhere.<br>
</p>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 30/01/2025 9:24 am, Ulrich Speidel
wrote:<br>
</div>
<blockquote type="cite" cite="mid:d9b93dba-4e89-4d62-8ebd-6a46b928bee7@auckland.ac.nz">
<p>I've been asked a few times what user experience is like with
the Starlink cellular service now available through One NZ
(formerly Vodafone) in New Zealand.</p>
<p>The short answer is that I don't know (any users). <br>
</p>
<p>What I do know is that in November, the NZ Commerce Commission
filed criminal charges against One NZ over their advertising of
"100% mobile coverage":</p>
<p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://comcom.govt.nz/news-and-media/media-releases/2024/comcom-takes-legal-action-over-one-nzs-100-coverage-claims-for-spacex-service" moz-do-not-send="true">https://comcom.govt.nz/news-and-media/media-releases/2024/comcom-takes-legal-action-over-one-nzs-100-coverage-claims-for-spacex-service</a></p>
<p>Yep they ran TV ads. The service launched to great fanfare in
December. TXT only of course. Now the information about the
satellite service is almost a bit difficult to find on the One
NZ website.</p>
<p>It gets weirder, though. The only phones approved for the
service at the moment are their top end Android models, with 8
Samsung and one OPPO model approved as of this morning. No
iphones. Of the 8 Samsung models, three are from the S25 series
and can only be pre-ordered. Two are from the S23 series, and
aren't available for sale on their website. In the small print,
it says "Phones purchased outside of New Zealand (including
parallel imports) may not be compatible." Read: If you didn't
buy your phone from us, we're under no obligation to make it
work. I guess this probably means that if you bought your high
end phone from a discounter (parallel import), then its IMEI
won't be on One NZ's approved list. Given that the newly
approved phones that aren't for sale anymore were several
hundred dollars cheaper at the parallel import discounters, it's
probably a good guess that there aren't all that many One NZ
devices from that range out there.</p>
<p>Now just buying one of these devices from them doesn't get you
the service though. You also need a 36 month plan from them.
These come essentially in two sizes. One that starts at about
twice the rate of the monthly prepay plan that keeps me chugging
over here. If you want that, you have to pay a premium on the
phone. The other is about three times the rate and gets you the
phone cheapest (but still hundreds of bucks more than at the
parallel importers).</p>
<p>But let's assume you have all that in place. Now where do you
go to try it all out? This isn't the US. One NZ's terrestrial
network covers almost everywhere with people or roads. Look for
yourself: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://one.nz/network/coverage/" moz-do-not-send="true">https://one.nz/network/coverage/</a></p>
<p>Those who go where it doesn't reach tend to be tourists, poor
as mice, or farmers with land mobile radio. None of them are
likely buyers of high end phones or can afford an expensive
contract.</p>
<p>But even if they do get to TXT, in One NZ's own words:</p>
<p> </p>
<blockquote type="cite">One NZ Satellite TXT offers an extra layer
of protection to existing safety devices. If you're planning a
visit to somewhere remote, it's always recommended to take a <em>personal
locator beacon</em> in case of emergency.</blockquote>
I have one of these. Cost about the difference between an eligible
phone and its parallel import version, and doesn't need a
contract. A mate of mine works next door to the NZ Rescue
Coordination Centre and says they're now rescuing people where
previously they wouldn't have even found the bodies.<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 30/01/2025 3:05 am, David Lang via
Starlink wrote:<br>
</div>
<blockquote type="cite" cite="mid:np21s3p1-58p0-o2s1-7s2q-pr9r469p2nq5@ynat.uz">as I
wrote back in 2013
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.usenix.org/publications/login/april-2013-volume-38-number-2/wireless-means-radio" moz-do-not-send="true">https://www.usenix.org/publications/login/april-2013-volume-38-number-2/wireless-means-radio</a><br>
when you have a lot of people to support, airtime is your most
limiting factor, the smaller the area you are covering from one
station, the more users you can support <br>
<br>
So just like cell phone companies deploy microcells in dense
cities, the regular cell service are microcells compared to
anything you can do from orbit. <br>
<br>
But it may be tht traditional mobile networks won't have to
setup stations every few miles along highways and can just
concentrate on the denser areas (which are also cheaper to
serve) <br>
<br>
now to go read the pdf ;-) <br>
<br>
David Lang <br>
<br>
On Wed, 29 Jan 2025, Hesham ElBakoury via Starlink wrote: <br>
<br>
<blockquote type="cite">Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:29:45 -0800 <br>
From: Hesham ElBakoury via Starlink <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:starlink@lists.bufferbloat.net" moz-do-not-send="true"><starlink@lists.bufferbloat.net></a>
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Reply-To: Hesham ElBakoury <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:helbakoury@gmail.com" moz-do-not-send="true"><helbakoury@gmail.com></a>
<br>
To: Dave Taht via Starlink <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:starlink@lists.bufferbloat.net" moz-do-not-send="true"><starlink@lists.bufferbloat.net></a>,
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:5grm-satellite@ieee.org" moz-do-not-send="true">5grm-satellite@ieee.org</a>
<br>
Subject: [Starlink] Fwd: Here is the first edition of the
report: Will LEO <br>
Satellite Direct-to-Cellular Networks Make Traditional
Mobile Networks <br>
Obsolete? <br>
<br>
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From: John Strand <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:js@strandconsult.dk" moz-do-not-send="true"><js@strandconsult.dk></a>
<br>
Date: Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 4:23 AM <br>
Subject: Here is the first edition of the report: Will LEO
Satellite <br>
Direct-to-Cellular Networks Make Traditional Mobile Networks
Obsolete? <br>
To: <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:info@strandconsult.dk" moz-do-not-send="true"><info@strandconsult.dk></a>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Dear Colleague, <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Here is the first edition of the report: *“Will LEO Satellite
<br>
Direct-to-Cellular Networks Make Traditional Mobile Networks
Obsolete?”* <br>
The report is a part of a signature series in Strand Consult´s
Global <br>
Project for Business Models for Broadband Cost Recovery <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://strandconsult.dk/category/fair-cost-recovery/" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://strandconsult.dk/category/fair-cost-recovery/></a>.
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
This new report offers a comprehensive analysis of the role of
Low-Earth <br>
Orbit (LEO) satellites in the telecommunications industry. It
examines the <br>
advancements in satellite technology, the challenges in
achieving service <br>
parity with terrestrial networks, and the implications for
global <br>
connectivity. It explores the technical, economic, and
regulatory factors <br>
shaping the deployment of Direct-to-Cell satellite services
and evaluates <br>
whether these networks can complement or replace traditional
cellular <br>
infrastructure. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
This report aims to illuminate the forces driving developments
in LEO <br>
satellite networks, the challenges they face, and how these
technologies <br>
will likely shape the telecommunications industry's future. It
aims to <br>
provide inspiration and insights that can be used to frame
discussions <br>
about the trends and transformations affecting connectivity on
a global <br>
scale. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
When reading recent media and comments on various media
postings, one can <br>
quickly get the impression that satellites will replace
traditional mobile <br>
networks. This narrative often simplifies a complex issue,
creating the <br>
perception that satellite technology is a universal solution
to global <br>
connectivity challenges. However, a more pragmatic view
reveals that <br>
satellite networks like those operated by Starlink offer
revolutionary <br>
opportunities but are unlikely to make terrestrial mobile
networks <br>
obsolete. Instead, these technologies will coexist, each
serving distinct <br>
roles in the communication ecosystem. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
There are many mobile telecom operators which fear that low
earth orbit <br>
(LEO) satellite networks like Starlink and others could impact
their <br>
business in a negative way like over the top (OTT) providers.
Indeed, there <br>
is a concern about traffic and revenue moving away from mobile
networks to <br>
providers which do not have the same regulatory obligations or
cost <br>
structure. For example, in some countries, some LEO satellite
providers do <br>
not pay for the use of radio spectrum. These are important
issues to <br>
examine in their short, medium and long term impacts. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Strand Consult’s global project for Broadband Cost Recovery
and Business <br>
Models <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://strandconsult.dk/category/fair-cost-recovery/" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://strandconsult.dk/category/fair-cost-recovery/></a>
examines the <br>
challenges for mobile telecom operators to build and run
networks and the <br>
set of solutions to improve return on investment. A key
region impacted by <br>
LEO satellites is the Caribbean. Strand Consult’s report
*“Gigabit <br>
Caribbean: Closing the Investment Gap in Fixed and Mobile
Networks” <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://strandconsult.dk/gigabit-caribbean-closing-the-investment-gap-in-fixed-and-mobile-networks/" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://strandconsult.dk/gigabit-caribbean-closing-the-investment-gap-in-fixed-and-mobile-networks/></a>
<br>
*describes the inherent challenge to deliver return on
investment in remote <br>
areas with limited population and in the face of growing
traffic from <br>
outside providers which contribute zero financially to the
local economy. <br>
LEO satellites may be a double-edged sword in that they may
provide <br>
connectivity in an emergency, but they do not conform to local
regulatory <br>
requirements, nor do they participate locally financially.
The issue is <br>
also relevant for rural broadband providers in the USA which
Strand Consult <br>
documented in its report “Broadband Cost Recovery: A Study of
Business <br>
Models for 50 Broadband Providers In 24 US States.” <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://strandconsult.dk/broadband-cost-recovery-a-study-of-50-broadband-providers-in-24-us-states-new-report-from-strand-consult/" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://strandconsult.dk/broadband-cost-recovery-a-study-of-50-broadband-providers-in-24-us-states-new-report-from-strand-consult/></a>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
*The Satellite Race to Reach the Phone.* <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Among the various players in the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO)
satellite market, <br>
Starlink <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-1193A1.pdf" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-1193A1.pdf></a>,
led by <br>
Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has emerged as the frontrunner. With a
network of <br>
almost 7,000 satellites operating, 300+ (2nd generation or
Gen2) satellites <br>
have Direct-to-Cell capabilities <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/27/24307394/starlink-spacex-tmobile-direct-to-cell-satellite-fcc-approval?" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/27/24307394/starlink-spacex-tmobile-direct-to-cell-satellite-fcc-approval?></a>.
<br>
SpaceX's spectrum regulatory approach outside the U.S. has
been criticized <br>
for not always adhering to local licensing frameworks (e.g.,
cases in <br>
India, France, and South Africa). Its reliance on spectrum
that local <br>
regulators have not officially granted can create tensions
with governments <br>
and local telecom providers. Starlink operates a global
satellite network <br>
with thousands of satellites covering areas without always
having lawful <br>
access to the spectrum on which it provides services. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
This is an even more significant challenge regarding the
regular cellular <br>
spectrum used for traditional mobile cellular services
licensed and used by <br>
local telecommunication companies. Thus, it requires, at
least, the <br>
satellite operator to collaborate locally with telco operators
who have the <br>
usage rights of the cellular spectrum of interest. Despite
these <br>
challenges, Starlink’s aggressive strategy and innovative
technology have <br>
placed it light years ahead of competitors like Amazon’s
Kuiper <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-23-114A1.pdf" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-23-114A1.pdf></a>
and Eutelsat’s <br>
OneWeb <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://oneweb.net/" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://oneweb.net/></a>.
As of January 2025, Amazon's Project Kuiper <br>
has not yet launched <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://techxplore.com/news/2024-07-amazon-kuiper-delays-satellite-timeline.html" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://techxplore.com/news/2024-07-amazon-kuiper-delays-satellite-timeline.html></a>
<br>
any operational satellites, including those with
Direct-to-Cell (D2C) <br>
capabilities. The project is still in development, with plans
to deploy a <br>
constellation of 3,236 LEO satellites to provide global
broadband coverage. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
One of the most remarkable aspects of Starlink’s success is
its ability to <br>
build a functional global network without initial access to
the necessary <br>
spectrum. This bold approach has drawn comparisons to Jeff
Bezos’ Kuiper <br>
project, with Strand Consult humorously observing that while
Bezos is still <br>
setting up a “burger bar,” Musk is already running an
“interstellar <br>
McDonald’s. <br>
<br>
In the report you can read about the companies that are
advancing D2C <br>
connectivity through LEO satellite constellations, aiming to
connect <br>
standard mobile devices directly to satellites. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Among them, AST SpaceMobile <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-756A1.pdf" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-24-756A1.pdf></a>
has launched five <br>
operational satellites, detailed in FCC filings, to deliver 4G
and 5G <br>
services globally, with plans to expand its network with up to
243 <br>
satellites. AST SpaceMobile's advanced phased-array antenna,
BlueWalker 3 <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://ast-science.com/spacemobile-network/bluewalker-3/" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://ast-science.com/spacemobile-network/bluewalker-3/></a>,
is one of the <br>
most powerful in the industry required to deliver good quality
services to <br>
unmodified cellular consumer devices. Similarly, Lynk Global <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-969A1.pdf" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-22-969A1.pdf></a>
has deployed <br>
satellites to provide coverage in remote areas, emphasizing
partnerships <br>
with telecom operators and regulatory approvals. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Geespace <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://www.geespace.com/" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://www.geespace.com/></a>,
part of Geely Technology Group, has <br>
launched 30 satellites in China and plans to expand to 72 by
2025, <br>
targeting global broadband and D2C capabilities. The Qianfan
("Thousand <br>
Sails") constellation <br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/china-launches-first-satellites-constellation-rival-starlink-newspaper-reports-2024-08-05/" moz-do-not-send="true"><https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/china-launches-first-satellites-constellation-rival-starlink-newspaper-reports-2024-08-05/></a>,
<br>
in intent and capabilities closest to SpaceX, is another
Chinese initiative <br>
that has deployed 54 satellites and aims for over 15,000 by
2030, <br>
positioning itself as a major player in satellite-based
communications. US <br>
and Chinese initiatives drive significant advancements in D2C
technology, <br>
integrating satellite connectivity into everyday
communications and <br>
addressing global coverage challenges. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
*Some Takeaways.* <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Direct-to-Cell LEO satellite networks face considerable
technology hurdles <br>
in providing services comparable to terrestrial cellular
networks. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
- *They must overcome substantial free-space path loss* and
ensure <br>
uplink connectivity from low-power mobile devices with
omnidirectional <br>
antennas. <br>
- Cellular devices transmit at low power (typically 23–30
dBm), making <br>
it *very challenging for uplink cellular signals* to reach
satellites in <br>
LEO at 300–1,200 km altitudes, particularly if the cellular
device is <br>
indoor. <br>
- Uplink signals from multiple devices within a satellite
beam area can <br>
overlap, creating *interference that challenges the
satellite’s ability <br>
to separate and process individual uplink signals*. <br>
- *Must address bandwidth limitations* and efficiently reuse
spectrum <br>
while minimizing interference with terrestrial and other
satellite networks. <br>
- Scaling globally may *require satellites to carry varied
payload <br>
configurations to accommodate regional spectrum
requirements*, <br>
increasing technical complexity and deployment expenses. <br>
- Operating on terrestrial frequencies *necessitates dynamic
spectrum <br>
sharing and interference mitigation strategies*, especially
in densely <br>
populated areas, limiting coverage efficiency and capacity.
<br>
- <br>
<br>
On the regulatory front, integrating D2C satellite services
into existing <br>
mobile ecosystems is complex. Spectrum licensing is a key
issue, as <br>
satellite operators must either share frequencies already
allocated to <br>
terrestrial mobile operators or secure dedicated satellite
spectrum. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
- *Securing access to shared or dedicated spectrum*,
particularly <br>
negotiating with terrestrial operators to use licensed
frequencies. <br>
- *Avoiding interference* between satellite and terrestrial
networks <br>
requires detailed agreements and advanced spectrum
management techniques. <br>
- *Navigating fragmented regulatory frameworks* in Europe,
where <br>
national licensing requirements vary significantly. <br>
- The high administrative and operational *burden of scaling
<br>
globally* diminishes <br>
economic benefits, particularly in regions where terrestrial
networks <br>
already dominate. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
The idea of D2C-capable satellite networks making terrestrial
cellular <br>
networks obsolete is ambitious but fraught with practical
limitations. <br>
While LEO satellites offer unparalleled reach in remote and
underserved <br>
areas, they struggle to match terrestrial networks’ capacity,
reliability, <br>
and low latency in urban and suburban environments. The high
density of <br>
base stations in terrestrial networks enables them to handle
far greater <br>
traffic volumes, especially for data-intensive applications. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
The regulatory and operational constraints surrounding using
terrestrial <br>
mobile frequencies for D2C services severely limit
scalability. This <br>
fragmentation makes it difficult to achieve global coverage
seamlessly and <br>
increases operational and economic inefficiencies. While D2C
services hold <br>
promise for addressing connectivity gaps in remote areas,
their ability to <br>
scale as a comprehensive alternative to terrestrial networks
is hampered by <br>
these challenges. Unless global regulatory harmonization or
innovative <br>
technical solutions emerge, D2C networks will likely remain a
<br>
complementary, sub-scale solution rather than a standalone
replacement for <br>
terrestrial mobile networks. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
The report *"Will LEO Satellite Direct-to-Cellular Networks
Make <br>
Traditional Mobile Networks Obsolete?"* is valuable for
mobile operators <br>
and their shareholders, policymakers, security and defense
analysts, <br>
network engineers, and other professionals. <br>
<br>
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Let me know your feedback and questions. <br>
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