Reports

Internet Infrastructure: From Subsea Fiber to Nationwide 5G Seychelles may be a remote Indian Ocean archipelago, but it boasts surprisingly advanced internet infrastructure. The country’s connectivity journey leapt forward with the installation of submarine fiber-optic cables. The first major undersea cable, the Seychelles East Africa System (SEAS), connected the islands to continental Africa (likely landing…
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Introduction:Internet access in Mexico has expanded dramatically in recent years, reaching over 107 million users (83% of the population) by early 2024 datareportal.com. The country has invested heavily in both ground-based infrastructure (fiber-optic networks, mobile broadband) and emerging satellite services (“sky”) to connect its people. Yet a significant digital divide remains between well-served urban areas and underserved…
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Iceland may be a small, remote island in the North Atlantic, but it boasts one of the world’s most advanced internet ecosystems. Virtually the entire population is online – over 99% of Icelanders use the internet en.wikipedia.org – and they enjoy some of the fastest connections on Earth. This report explores Iceland’s internet infrastructure from ultra-fast fiber…
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Introduction: Chile has experienced an internet access revolution over the past decade, becoming one of Latin America’s most connected countries. As of early 2024, an astonishing 96.5% of Chilean households have internet access – up from only about 70% in 2015 litoralpress.cl. This dramatic expansion has been fueled by nationwide infrastructure upgrades, aggressive broadband competition, and forward-looking government…
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Introduction to Satellite Communication and Its Relevance In today’s connected world, we expect our phones to have signal everywhere – but far beyond the reach of cell towers, only satellites can bridge the gap. Satellite communication refers to using orbiting satellites to send and receive signals, allowing phones to connect where no ground network exists en.wikipedia.org. This…
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Summary OneWeb is building a global satellite internet constellation that aims to bridge the digital divide by delivering broadband connectivity to remote and underserved regions of the world. Founded in 2012, the company has deployed hundreds of small low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites at ~1,200 km altitude to blanket the Earth in coverage en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org. Unlike SpaceX’s Starlink (which sells service directly…
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Introduction High-speed internet access is increasingly seen as essential infrastructure, yet billions worldwide still lack reliable connectivity. Traditional wired broadband and cellular networks often fail to reach remote or underserved areas, leaving a “digital divide.” Enter Starlink, a satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX. Starlink is deploying thousands of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to deliver…
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Introduction Internet connectivity in Brazil has grown tremendously over the past decade, transforming how Brazilians communicate, learn, and do business. Yet, beneath impressive national statistics lies a nuanced digital divide – gaps between rich and poor, urban and rural, and between well-connected regions and those still struggling for basic access. This report provides a comprehensive overview of…
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Introduction: Argentina stands among Latin America’s most connected countries, with over 40 million internet users and an individual internet penetration of about 88% as of early 2024 datareportal.com. The country’s telecom landscape is evolving rapidly: fiber-optic networks are expanding, 5G mobile services are rolling out, and new satellite options promise to reach remote areas. Yet significant…
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A young woman in Nicaragua helps an older adult use a tablet, symbolizing efforts to bridge the digital divide. Internet access is growing but remains uneven across generations and geographies. Current State of Internet Access and Infrastructure Nicaragua’s internet landscape is a study in contrasts. On one hand, mobile connectivity has surged in recent years:…
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