Today: 3 May 2026

Mateusz Kaczmarek

A technology and finance expert writing for TS2.tech. He analyzes developments in satellites, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on their impact on global markets. Author of industry reports and market commentary, often cited in tech and business media. Passionate about innovation and the digital economy.

State of Internet Access in Angola: From Urban Hubs to Satellite Lifelines

State of Internet Access in Angola: From Urban Hubs to Satellite Lifelines

Angola had 17.2 million internet users as of January 2025, covering 44.8% of the population. Unitel and Africell made up over 93% of mobile broadband subscriptions in 2023. 3G reached about 90% of the population, while 4G covered 34% in 2023 and 5G about 2% by late 2024. The Unitel North Submarine Cable opened in February 2023, linking Cabinda to the mainland by fiber.
30 May 2025
Internet Access in Andorra: From Mountain Signals to Starlink Skies

Internet Access in Andorra: From Mountain Signals to Starlink Skies

Andorra completed nationwide fiber-to-the-home coverage by 2012, providing at least 100 Mbps to all homes as a universal service. Andorra Telecom, the sole government-owned ISP, decommissioned copper ADSL by 2016 and launched gigabit fiber in 2021. 4G LTE covers 98% of the country; 5G began rolling out in 2021. Starlink became available in 2022, and public Wi-Fi hotspots operate in city centers and ski resorts.
30 May 2025
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Internet Access in Algeria

Internet Access in Algeria

Algeria’s internet penetration reached 76.9% by January 2025, up from 72.9% in early 2024. Mobile subscriptions topped 50 million in 2024, exceeding the population. Fixed broadband subscribers rose 45% from 2020 to 5.12 million in 2023. Algérie Télécom reported over 2 million FTTH subscribers by April 2025, with fiber reaching 27% of households.
30 May 2025
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State of Internet Access in Albania: From Fiber Optics to Satellite Signals

State of Internet Access in Albania: From Fiber Optics to Satellite Signals

As of 2023, 90.4% of Albanian households have fixed broadband, up from 58% in 2019, with fiber gigabit plans expanding in cities. 5G launched commercially in November 2024 in Tirana and Durrës, reaching 19% user/device access by early 2025. SpaceX Starlink began service in mid-2024, offering 50–200 Mbps. One Telecommunications and Albtelecom merged in January 2023, creating a two-operator market.
30 May 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Lloyds Shares Fall Below £1 Amid Market Volatility: Is Now the Time to Buy?
    May 3, 2026, 3:39 AM EDT. Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) shares dropped below £1, falling 12.75% in three months to 98.5p. Despite short-term volatility, analysts urge investors not to panic-sell, highlighting Lloyds' strong long-term dividend income and share growth potential. Current geopolitical tensions, like the Iran conflict driving oil prices up to $124, threaten UK economic conditions and mortgage demand at Lloyds' Halifax unit. However, success depends on unpredictable market moves, as easing tensions could trigger a rally. The stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 9.88 for 2026, below its 10-year average of 10.5, suggesting value. Lloyds shares are up 37% annually and yield a forecast 4.6% in 2026, though below their 10-year average, reflecting mixed signals amid uncertain markets.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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3 May 2026
Rivian shares fell 8.4% to $15.02 after first-quarter results beat expectations, as investors focused on cash burn and profitability concerns. Trading volume jumped 78% above average. The company plans to ramp up R2 SUV production in Georgia to 300,000 units annually. Tesla and Lucid Group shares both rose more than 2%.
Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
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