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jan 27, 1996 - Internet becomes more accessible

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HughesNet (part of Hughes Space and Communications) began offering satellite Internet commercially, providing an Internet connection to more people than ever before, as the need for landlines ceased to be an obstacle to access.

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jan 27, 1996
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~ 30 years ago