{"id":3404,"date":"2018-10-29T13:51:05","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T17:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/?p=3404"},"modified":"2018-10-29T13:51:05","modified_gmt":"2018-10-29T17:51:05","slug":"internet-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/internet-day\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of Internet Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Internet is one of the most important inventions of the modern age.<\/h2>\n<p>As an Internet Service Provider, we\u2019ve\u00a0heard it all \u2013 the world wide web, the information highway, cyberspace \u2013 but no matter what you call it, the Internet has revolutionized the way we receive information and communicate. October 29 is Internet Day, which is a day to reflect on the impact the Internet has had on society and innovation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The History of Internet Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3409 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-4-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Internet Day\" width=\"189\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/>On October 29, 1969, the first message was sent via the web. Internet Day is commonly celebrated to commemorate this momentous day in the history of telecommunications and technology.\u00a0It\u2019s hard to believe that the first internet transmission was sent just months after Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. Nowadays, people can video conference, send instant messages and exchange information at incredible rates through the Internet.<\/p>\n<p>The invention of Virtual Reality has enhanced the way we view the world, seamlessly combining the Internet with the world around us. Yes, we have certainly come a long way since that day in 1969.<\/p>\n<p>To appreciate how far the world wide web has come, visit the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http:\/\/info.cern.ch\/hypertext\/WWW\/TheProject.html\">first web page address<\/a> <\/span>(yes, it\u2019s still online).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why We Love the Internet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3408 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-5-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"The Internet of Things\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.worldline.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Untitled-design-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/>Many technologies promised to connect the world, but none of them have succeeded with such scale and speed as the Internet. Nearly 50 years ago, a message that would have taken weeks to receive can now be communicated in seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The Internet brings with it an explosion of data and communications benefits, along with security and privacy concerns. But there are many reasons why we love the Internet. For example, the Internet can help teens research and discuss difficult health topics, can help senior citizens stay mentally active, and social media helps people stay connected over vast distances.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the scrutiny surrounding Internet addiction and screen time, the Internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. Worldline is proud to be able to provide Unlimited High-Speed DSL and Cable Internet Services to Canadians every day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Internet is one of the most important inventions of the modern age. 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