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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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Satellite Technology in Military and Defense: A Global Overview

Satellite Technology in Military and Defense: A Global Overview

The U.S. operates about 120–130 dedicated military satellites, while Russia and China maintain 70–80 and 60–70, respectively. India demonstrated an ASAT capability in 2019, and North Korea launched Malligyong-1 in 2023, claiming imagery of U.S. bases. Major debris events include Russia’s 2021 and China’s 2007 ASAT tests. Ukraine used Starlink for communications after Russia’s 2022 cyberattack on Viasat.
29 May 2025
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Global Drone Industry: 2025 Market Report

Global Drone Industry: 2025 Market Report

The global drone market reached $73 billion in 2024, with military and defense uses making up about 60% of its value. DJI controlled over 70% of the market. Ukraine produced more than 2 million drones domestically in 2024 and says it can build 4 million per year. The FAA began requiring most drones to broadcast identification signals in September 2023.
29 May 2025
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Drones in Ukraine (2022–2025): A Comprehensive Report

Drones in Ukraine (2022–2025): A Comprehensive Report

By late 2023, nearly every Ukrainian combat brigade had integrated drones, including off-the-shelf DJI Mavic quadcopters and $400–$500 FPV kamikaze drones linked to 60–80% of Russian losses. Ukraine conducted the world’s first fully unmanned joint attack by end-2024. Domestic production capacity reached up to 4 million drones per year by February 2025, with around 500 manufacturers operating in the country.
29 May 2025
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10 Gbps in Paradise: Inside Seychelles’ High-Speed Internet Revolution (and the Satellite Showdown)

10 Gbps in Paradise: Inside Seychelles’ High-Speed Internet Revolution (and the Satellite Showdown)

International bandwidth for Seychelles ISPs jumped from 18 Gbps in 2020 to 221.7 Gbps by June 2024. Cable & Wireless Seychelles launched Africa’s first 10 Gbps broadband service in late 2024. By early 2025, 87.4% of Seychellois were internet users, with mobile subscriptions at 167% of the population. Starlink remains unlicensed in Seychelles as of 2025.
29 May 2025
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State of Internet Access in Mexico: The Digital Divide, Ground and Sky

State of Internet Access in Mexico: The Digital Divide, Ground and Sky

Mexico had over 107 million internet users by early 2024, covering 83% of the population. Red Compartida reached 95.3% population coverage, and CFE TEIT installed 91,000 free Wi‑Fi points. Mobile lines totaled 125.4 million, with Telcel surpassing 10 million 5G users. Median fixed broadband speed was about 80 Mbps; mobile data prices dropped to $2.03 per GB in 2023.
29 May 2025
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Fire, Ice, and Fiber: How Iceland’s Internet Leaves the World in the Dust

Fire, Ice, and Fiber: How Iceland’s Internet Leaves the World in the Dust

Fixed fiber accounts for 88.7% of Iceland’s broadband, with over 93% of homes able to access gigabit fiber. Four submarine cables connect Iceland internationally, providing 208.8 Tbit/s capacity. Three operators offer nationwide 4G/5G; by 2023, 5G covered most towns and routes. In early 2024, Iceland ranked sixth worldwide for average fixed broadband speed at 242 Mbps.
29 May 2025
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Out of Signal? These Phones Talk to Space! The Truth About Satellite SMS and Satellite Phones

Out of Signal? These Phones Talk to Space! The Truth About Satellite SMS and Satellite Phones

The iPhone 14 introduced Emergency SOS via satellite in September 2022 using the Globalstar network, with a US/Canada launch in November 2022 and expansion to 17 countries by mid-2024. The Huawei Mate 60 Pro, released in August 2023, became the world’s first smartphone to support direct satellite voice calls via China’s Tiantong-1 GEO constellation. Iridium operates 66 active LEO satellites in polar orbits, providing truly worldwide coverage including the poles, with cross-links between satellites. Globalstar is a LEO network with dozens of satellites in ~52° inclination, covering most populated areas but not polar regions. Apple’s Emergency SOS and Messages via
29 May 2025
Inside OneWeb’s Global Internet Play: How This Satellite Network Is Quietly Disrupting Starlink’s Orbit

Inside OneWeb’s Global Internet Play: How This Satellite Network Is Quietly Disrupting Starlink’s Orbit

OneWeb reached 614 operational LEO satellites by March 2023, surpassing the minimum needed for global coverage. The company merged with Eutelsat in September 2023, making Eutelsat the sole owner. In 2024, OneWeb ordered 300 Gen 2 satellites from Airbus for launches in 2025–2026. Service targets enterprise and government clients, with end-user pricing around $1,000–$1,500 per month via resellers.
29 May 2025
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Sky-Fi Revolution: How Starlink Is Reshaping Global Internet Access

Sky-Fi Revolution: How Starlink Is Reshaping Global Internet Access

SpaceX had launched over 7,000 Starlink satellites by late 2024, serving 4 million subscribers in more than 100 countries and territories. Starlink delivers broadband via low Earth orbit satellites at about 550 km altitude, offering 50–150 Mbps download speeds for residential users and up to 500 Mbps for business. Some nations, including China, Russia, and Iran, restrict or ban the service.
29 May 2025
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Brazil’s Digital Divide: The Real Story Behind Internet Access and the Race to Connect Everyone

Brazil’s Digital Divide: The Real Story Behind Internet Access and the Race to Connect Everyone

About 88% of Brazilians aged 10 or older used the internet in 2023, totaling around 164 million people. Fiber connections made up 77% of fixed broadband by late 2024, with 41.3 million out of 53 million fixed lines. Urban internet access reached 94.1% of households, compared to 81% in rural areas. Starlink had nearly 300,000 subscribers in Brazil by the end of 2024.
29 May 2025
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State of Internet Access in Argentina: Fiber, 5G, and Satellite in 2025

State of Internet Access in Argentina: Fiber, 5G, and Satellite in 2025

Argentina had 40.6 million internet users and 88% penetration in early 2024, DataReportal reported. Fixed broadband subscriptions reached 11.9 million, with fiber accounting for 41% by late 2024, up from 34% a year earlier. In February, Starlink, OneWeb, and Kuiper received approval to operate nationwide. Fixed broadband ARPU rose from ARS 3,700 to ARS 15,600 after price deregulation in April.
29 May 2025
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Connecting the Unconnected: The State of Internet Access in the Central African Republic

Connecting the Unconnected: The State of Internet Access in the Central African Republic

As of January 2024, CAR had 616,600 internet users, 10.6% internet penetration, and about 89% of the population remained offline. In 2024 there were 1.86 million active cellular mobile connections, equating to a 32.0% mobile penetration. About 56% of Central Africans live in rural areas, with only around 14% of households having electricity. The Central African Backbone fiber project delivered a ~900 km national backbone with 11 PoPs, completed in 2023, linking Bangui to Cameroon and the Republic of Congo, and it spawned a Digital Training Center in Bangui (opened 2023) and the Central African Digital Development Agency. Orange Centrafrique
29 May 2025
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    February 8, 2026, 1:05 PM EST. The Nifty 50 showed bullish momentum after holding a long bullish gap for three sessions, hinting at continued upside. Key resistance lies between 25,800 and 26,000, with strong support at 25,500, making these critical for traders. The US and India's interim trade agreement, including the removal of 25% tariffs on Indian goods, is expected to lift market sentiment, offering fresh impetus. Technical indicators like the RSI, MACD, and moving averages point to a positive trend. Similarly, the Bank Nifty demonstrated strength, defending its trendline and key moving averages. Traders should watch pivot points and Fibonacci levels closely to spot profitable setups in a cautiously optimistic environment.

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Denison Mines (DNN) stock dips as partner Cosa maps winter uranium drilling near Cigar Lake

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