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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Introduction and Current Internet Usage in CAR The Central African Republic (CAR) remains one of the least connected nations on earth. As of early 2024, only about 616,600 Central Africans were internet users, roughly 10.6% of the population datareportal.com. In other words, nearly 90% of the country’s ~5.8 million people are offline datareportal.com. Most users access the…
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New York City might be the city that never sleeps, but you also don’t want to be the tourist that never connects. Whether you need GPS directions in Midtown or to upload a selfie from Central Park, having reliable internet is essential. This comprehensive guide will show you how to get online in NYC easily –…
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National Digital Infrastructure Overview and Internet Penetration The Philippines has made significant strides in expanding its digital infrastructure and internet use over the past few years. As of early 2025, an estimated 97.5 million Filipinos were using the internet, representing about 83.8% of the population. This is a dramatic increase from past decades and reflects the country’s push…
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National Overview and Internet Infrastructure Russia has a vast internet user base and a well-developed core infrastructure. As of early 2025, about 133 million people in Russia were internet users, representing an internet penetration rate of 92.2% of the population datareportal.com pulse.internetsociety.org. This penetration has grown steadily from about 85% in 2020 to over 92% by 2023…
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National Digital Infrastructure and Internet Penetration India has made rapid strides in expanding its internet user base and network infrastructure. As of early 2024, India had roughly 750–950 million internet users, representing about 50–68% of the population m.economictimes.com fortuneindia.com. This marks an annual growth of around 8%, with tens of millions of new users coming online…
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Think Kuala Lumpur’s connectivity is all hype? This deep-dive reveals the jaw-dropping truth about 5G, fiber, and Wi-Fi in Malaysia’s capital – including one big surprise for tourists. Overview of KL’s Internet Infrastructure & Digital Readiness Kuala Lumpur is at the heart of one of Southeast Asia’s most connected nations. Internet penetration in Malaysia exceeds 97% of…
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Overview of Digital Connectivity in Malaysia Malaysia enjoys high internet penetration and modern digital infrastructure. As of 2022, about 97% of individuals in Malaysia were internet users freedomhouse.org, with nearly 96.9% of populated areas covered by 4G mobile service freedomhouse.org. Internet access has become nearly ubiquitous in cities and towns, driven by widespread mobile broadband adoption and…
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