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World Service,30 Jan 2006,22 mins

The challenge of getting online in New Orleans

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Problems with internet access in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. One US correspondent reports that central parts of the city are still proving to be internet blackspots, much to the annoyance of business. Also in the programme, a happy 40th birthday to fibre optics. A look back at when it was thought crazy to sent information via a light source. Plus, how technology is helping the conservation of gorillas. Presenter: Gareth Mitchell.

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