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Internet Access in Yemen: Overview and Key Aspects

Internet Access in Yemen: Overview and Key Aspects

Yemen relies on the aging FALCON subsea cable for most internet traffic, with limited backup via Djibouti and satellite. As of January 2024, only 17.7% of the population had internet access, and 4G coverage reached 56.7%. Major outages hit in January 2020 and 2022, cutting off most of the country. Starlink launched officially in September 2024, boosting speeds in government-held areas.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Iraq

Internet Access in Iraq

Iraq’s Ministry of Communications controls the national fiber backbone and leases bandwidth to private ISPs at about $50 per 1 Mbps. By early 2024, internet users reached 36.2 million, or nearly 79% of the population. Vodafone received a 5G license in November 2024. Authorities have imposed internet shutdowns during protests, including a 263-hour blackout in 2019.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Overview

Mobile subscriptions in Afghanistan reached nearly 100% by 2021, but Taliban rule since August 2021 stalled fiber rollout and connectivity projects. Internet penetration fell from 22.9% in 2022 to 18.4% in 2024. Taliban authorities blocked 23.4 million websites, banned TikTok and PUBG, and increased censorship. MTN plans to exit the market; fixed broadband speeds remain among the world’s slowest.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Over 4,200 ISPs operated in Ukraine as of August 2024, with Kyivstar holding 19% market share. Starlink received an operator license in April 2022 and had about 42,000 terminals by 2023. Median fixed broadband speed was 74–84 Mbps; mobile, 24–43 Mbps. Around 29.6 million Ukrainians used the internet in 2023, or 79% of the population.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Mozambique

Internet Access in Mozambique

Tmcel is restructuring to avoid bankruptcy after accumulating over $400 million in debt. Vodacom Mozambique holds about half the mobile market and launched the country's first limited 5G service in Maputo in 2023. By early 2024, there were 18.91 million active mobile SIMs, covering roughly 55% of the population. Fixed-line broadband remains rare, and about one-third of Mozambicans lack mobile broadband coverage.
23 February 2025
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Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Libya had 12.4 million active mobile connections by June 2023, about 179% of its population. State firms dominate the sector, with Libyana and Al-Madar Al-Jadeed covering most of the country’s 4G users. Fixed broadband remains limited at 326,000 subscriptions in 2022. Libya ranked 161st of 179 countries for mobile speed in 2023, with median downloads of 8–16 Mbps.
16 February 2025
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Internet Access in China

Internet Access in China

China had 1.09 billion internet users by end-2023, with over 99% on mobile. State-owned ISPs—China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile—control regional access and backbone networks. All international traffic passes through three government-run gateways, slowing foreign site access. The Great Firewall blocks major foreign platforms and censors content; VPN use is tightly restricted.
10 February 2025
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Internet Access in Syria

Internet Access in Syria

Syria opened public internet access around 2000, years after establishing its first connection in 1997. By 2010–2011, about 4.5 million Syrians were online, but the government kept strict control over infrastructure and content. As of 2021, internet penetration reached 46–47%, still well below the regional average.
7 February 2025
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  • Dow Jones Movers: Procter & Gamble Advances, Merck Declines in Early Trading
    April 24, 2026, 12:02 PM EDT. Procter & Gamble (PG) led gains in early Thursday trading on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, rising 2.0% and marking a 3.9% increase year to date. Meanwhile, pharmaceutical giant Merck (MRK) fell 0.9% in early trade despite a 4.6% gain since the start of the year. Other notable movers include Travelers Companies, down 0.6%, and American Express, up 1.9%. These shifts highlight mixed sentiment among blue-chip stocks as investors react to recent developments.

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POET Stock Is Flying Again: The Marvell Link, AI Optics Buzz and Tax Fight Behind the Rally

POET Stock Is Flying Again: The Marvell Link, AI Optics Buzz and Tax Fight Behind the Rally

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POET Technologies shares rose 27% to $14.93 in late-morning trading Friday after CFO Thomas Mika said the company received a purchase order linked to Marvell Technology. Marvell has not confirmed the order. POET reported $341,202 in Q4 revenue and a $42.7 million net loss, as it shifts from development to production. The rally follows news of Marvell’s acquisition of Celestial AI and reported Google talks.
Marvell’s New AI Data-Center Deal Puts Optical Chips Back in Focus

Marvell’s New AI Data-Center Deal Puts Optical Chips Back in Focus

24 April 2026
Marvell Technology acquired Swiss firm Polariton Technologies, adding plasmonics-based silicon photonics to its optical-chip lineup. The company’s shares fell 2.1% to $162.01 in early Friday trading. Marvell did not disclose financial terms. The deal comes as AI data centers demand faster, lower-power optical links to move data between servers.
Elong Power Stock Jumps 26% as Heavy Volume Tests Battery Turnaround Story

Elong Power Stock Jumps 26% as Heavy Volume Tests Battery Turnaround Story

24 April 2026
Elong Power Holding shares surged 26% to $3.37 in late-morning Nasdaq trading Friday, with volume topping 58 million shares and no new filings since its April 20 annual report. The company reported 2025 revenue of $2.05 million and a narrowed net loss of $5.57 million, but auditors flagged “material uncertainty” over its ability to continue as a going concern.
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