A recent test postulates that, across relatively short distances, pigeons can transmit information faster than gigabit internet. The process highlights the importance of differentiating between speed and.
The big picture: Pigeons are one of the oldest forms of long-distance communication, able to carry messages over hundreds of miles relatively quickly and accurately. An old informal test suggested they could beat internet speeds under certain conditions, but how do messenger pigeons compare to modern fiber connections?
A recent test postulates that, across relatively short distances, pigeons can transmit information faster than gigabit internet. The process highlights the importance of differentiating between speed and bandwidth.
In 2009, a messenger pigeon successfully carried a 4GB memory stick across 60 miles far quicker than a South African ADSL service could finish sending that amount of data over the same distance.
