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**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to National Post (established source), an ongoing internet shutdown in Iran has severe consequences for its citizens' livelihoods. The prolonged shutdown affects key sectors, including travel and exports, as Iranians in Tehran report struggling with its impact. The causal chain of effects on the forum topic "Mobile Data vs. Home Internet" is as follows: 1. **Immediate Effect**: The internet shutdown directly impacts individuals' access to mobile data services. 2. **Intermediate Step 1**: Without reliable mobile data services, people are forced to rely more heavily on home internet for their connectivity needs. 3. **Short-Term Effect**: This shift in reliance could lead to increased strain on home internet infrastructure, potentially causing service disruptions or slower speeds. This news event affects the following civic domains: * Digital Literacy and Technology Access * Internet and Device Access The evidence type is an **event report**, as it documents a specific instance of an internet shutdown's impact on mobile data services and access. Uncertainty surrounds how long the internet shutdown will last, which could influence individuals' reliance on home internet. If the shutdown continues for an extended period, this might lead to more permanent shifts in how people use their devices, potentially affecting the balance between mobile data and home internet usage. --- **METADATA---** { "causal_chains": ["Internet shutdown directly impacts mobile data services", "Shift from mobile data to home internet leads to infrastructure strain"], "domains_affected": ["Digital Literacy and Technology Access", "Internet and Device Access"], "evidence_type": "event report", "confidence_score": 80, "key_uncertainties": ["Duration of the shutdown", "Long-term effects on mobile data vs. home internet usage"] }

Here is the RIPPLE comment: According to Financial Post (established source, credibility tier 90/100), Access Advance LLC announced that the Licensors of HEVC Advance have approved an extension of the deadline for new Licensees to secure current royalty rates and caps through 2030 [1]. This means that companies can join the HEVC Advance program on or before a specified date and pay lower royalties, which could impact mobile data and home internet access. The causal chain is as follows: The extension of the deadline for joining the HEVC Advance program at current royalty rates allows more companies to access affordable mobile data and home internet. This, in turn, can lead to increased adoption of high-speed internet services among Canadians, particularly those in underserved communities. As a result, this could improve digital literacy and technology access by making it easier for people to access the internet from their homes. The domains affected are: * Digital Literacy and Technology Access * Internet and Device Access * Mobile Data vs. Home Internet Evidence type: Official announcement (press release). Uncertainty: Depending on the number of companies that take advantage of this extension, it is unclear how significant an impact this will have on mobile data and home internet access in Canada. ---

**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to Financial Post (established source, credibility tier: 90/100), Sisvel has launched a Wi-Fi Multimode patent pool covering standard essential patents owned by 10 technology leaders for Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 standards. The launch of this patent pool may lead to increased adoption of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 technologies, which could in turn reduce the need for mobile data usage. This is because Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 offer faster and more efficient internet connectivity options, potentially decreasing reliance on cellular networks. As a result, individuals and households might opt for home internet solutions over mobile data plans. In the short-term (next 2-3 years), this could lead to decreased demand for mobile data services, resulting in lower revenue for telecommunications companies that offer mobile data plans. In the long-term (5+ years), the increased adoption of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 technologies might also impact employment opportunities in the telecommunications sector. The domains affected by this news event include: * Digital Literacy and Technology Access > Internet and Device Access > Mobile Data vs. Home Internet * Employment Evidence type: Official announcement (press release). It is uncertain how quickly individuals and households will adapt to Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 technologies, and whether the decrease in mobile data usage will be significant enough to impact telecommunications companies' revenue.