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Mateusz Kaczmarek

Mateusz Kaczmarek is a financial and technology journalist at TS2.tech, covering stocks, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and global market developments. A graduate of the Poznań University of Economics and Business, he previously worked in financial analysis before moving into business journalism. His reporting focuses on technology companies, market trends and the forces shaping global investment markets.

Internet Access in Algeria

Internet Access in Algeria

Algeria has seen steady growth in internet usage and infrastructure over the past decade. As of early 2024, the country had about 33.5 million internet users – roughly 72.9% of its population trade.gov. By January 2025, internet penetration reached ~76.9% developingtelecoms.com, indicating that roughly one-quarter of Algerians remain offline. Internet adoption is driven largely by mobile connectivity, given the high mobile phone usage. There were over 50 million mobile subscriptions in 2024 trade.gov. Fixed broadband access, while improving, remains less prevalent than mobile internet, with about 5.5 million fixed subscriptions in 2023 ambalgzagreb.com ambalgzagreb.com. The government has prioritized expanding digital infrastructure, improving speeds, and extending coverage – especially to underserved rural areas – as part of its national connectivity initiatives. The following report details the state of Algeria’s internet access across fixed, mobile, and satellite domains, pricing structures, urban–rural disparities, regulatory environment, key players, and how Algeria compares with peers in North Africa and globally. Fixed broadband in Algeria is dominated by the state-owned Algérie Télécom, which operates the consumer brand “Idoom” for internet services. Historically, Algeria’s fixed network was based on ADSL over copper telephone lines; in recent years the country has invested heavily in fiber-optic infrastructure and VDSL
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

Internet access in Albania has transformed from a luxury to an essential utility over the past two decades. Today, over 83% of Albanians use the internet regularly, and nearly 96.7% of households have some form of internet access Gov. This widespread connectivity is underpinned by a mix of fiber-optic fixed broadband, extensive mobile networks, and new satellite services. The Albanian government’s push for digital services and the nation’s aspiration to meet EU digital standards have further catalyzed improvements in infrastructure and adoption. The following report examines Albania’s internet infrastructure – from high-speed fiber lines to satellite signals – and evaluates coverage, service quality, key providers, affordability, policies, and future prospects. Albania’s fixed-line broadband has seen remarkable growth in coverage and speed, especially in urban areas. As of 2023, about 90.4% of Albanian households have fixed broadband internet access, a figure up slightly from the previous year Gov. This represents a dramatic rise from just a few years prior Tiranatimes. Fiber-optic networks are expanding rapidly, gradually replacing legacy DSL lines. In the late 2010s, DSL still made up around 39% of connections, but full fiber had grown to ~31% Tiranatimes. By now, fiber’s share is even higher as operators race to
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Stock Market Today

  • BofA Keeps Buy on MercadoLibre (MELI) as Credit Card, Brazil Numbers Jump
    July 4, 2026, 9:10 PM EDT. Bank of America Securities stuck with a Buy on MercadoLibre (MELI) after the company's credit card business more than doubled from a year ago in Q1 2026, now making up a major piece of its loan book. The firm called out Brazil, where gross merchandise volume grew 38% on an FX-neutral basis and items sold jumped 56%. Shares are down 10.66% year-to-date, but three-year total return is still up 52.83%. MELI trades below a "narrative fair value" of $2,284.19. The price-to-earnings ratio is about twice the sector's, which some say puts the future growth story to the test. Bank of America flagged risks such as credit losses and weak consumer trends in big markets.
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