Today: 28 April 2026

Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Nigeria’s internet relies on undersea cables landing in Lagos, with MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile controlling most subscriptions. Mobile broadband dominates, as fixed-line access remains rare. The Nigerian Communications Commission regulates the sector, setting price floors and overseeing licensing. The government introduced data protection rules in 2019 and sometimes imposes censorship.
3 March 2025
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Internet Access in Sudan

Internet Access in Sudan

Sudan’s internet backbone runs through Port Sudan, connecting via EASSy and FLAG/FALCON submarine cables, with terrestrial fiber to Egypt and Ethiopia. Zain Sudan leads the mobile market with about 50% share, followed by MTN Sudan at 25%. Internet freedom is rated “Not Free,” and the country has faced repeated nationwide shutdowns, including a 37-day blackout in 2019 and outages during the 2023-2024 conflict.
25 February 2025
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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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  • 3 TSX Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership Anticipate 78% Earnings Growth
    April 28, 2026, 8:39 AM EDT. Investors eye three TSX-listed growth stocks featuring high insider ownership-Anaergia Inc., Obsidian Energy Ltd., and others-with forecasted earnings growth of up to 78.7% annually. Anaergia, a renewable energy firm valued at CA$509 million, is trading nearly 70% below its fair value and expects revenues to climb 24.7% yearly. Insider ownership at 25.9% signals strong confidence. Obsidian Energy, focusing on oil and gas exploration in Western Canada, holds 10.3% insider ownership and projects 51.3% earnings growth, despite a recent revenue dip. Both companies showcase potential amid a challenging market shaped by steady interest rates and volatile energy prices, providing investors with attractive prospects tied to solid insider stakes and optimistic earnings forecasts.

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Fake Heavy-Equipment Websites Put BBB Trust Push to the Test After Buyers Lose $107,600

Fake Heavy-Equipment Websites Put BBB Trust Push to the Test After Buyers Lose $107,600

28 April 2026
Three buyers lost $107,600 after wiring funds to Digron Machinery Depot, a Sioux Falls-linked site flagged by the Better Business Bureau for fake heavy-equipment sales. Another scam used the name and address of Milton Brothers Implement in Nebraska, which has no website and is not involved. No financial victims have been identified in the Nebraska case. Authorities in both states have been notified.
Verizon Just Broke a 13-Year Q1 Subscriber Slump. Here’s What Changed

Verizon Just Broke a 13-Year Q1 Subscriber Slump. Here’s What Changed

28 April 2026
Verizon added 55,000 postpaid phone customers in Q1, its first positive March-quarter result since 2013, and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $4.95–$4.99. First-quarter revenue rose 2.9% to $34.4 billion, net income increased 3.3% to $5.1 billion, and adjusted EPS climbed 7.6% to $1.28. Shares rose 1.5% premarket. Verizon also reported 341,000 broadband net additions.
Spotify’s Record Profit Couldn’t Stop the Stock Slide

Spotify’s Record Profit Couldn’t Stop the Stock Slide

28 April 2026
Spotify shares dropped 12% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company forecast second-quarter operating income and paying-user growth below analyst estimates. Spotify expects €630 million in Q2 operating income and 299 million Premium subscribers, both missing Wall Street targets. First-quarter operating income hit a record €715 million, boosted by lower payroll taxes tied to share-based compensation. Revenue rose 8% to €4.53 billion.
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