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TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR EDUCATION IN IGC

Dr. Zainab Abbas Fadhil

Volume: 9 Issue: 2 2019

Abstract:

Over the years thousands of people got connected to information and, most importantly to each other, via IGC's services. For many it was their first introduction to the online world and for many organizations the early use of digital collaboration tools had a significant and positive impact on their growth and effectiveness. Initially, the IGC service used dial-up modems and a command line interface. Later, IGC used the Internet and the World Wide Web. Helping to foster and support the development of similar services around the world was a priority for IGC, and the organization was a founding member of the Association for Progressive Communications. Other APC members were the first, or among the first, online and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in their country. Today APC is a vibrant NGO with member organizations in dozens of countries, operating and supporting programs covering a wide-range of progressive issues with a focus on access and equity using communications technology.

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