Today: 21 January 2026
Subscribe

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

As of 2023, about 88% of Brazilians aged 10 or older used the internet, equal to roughly 164 million people. In 2023, about 92.5% of Brazilian households had internet access. Regional disparities exist, with the Central-West around 91% online in 2023 while the North and Northeast hovered around 85%. Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) has surged, and by late 2024 fiber accounted for…
29 May 2025
··
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 about 40.6 million internet users and an internet penetration of 88% in early 2024, according to DataReportal. Fixed broadband subscriptions reached 11.9 million by end-2024, including about 4.8 million fiber subscriptions, up roughly 1 million that year. Fiber grew to represent about 41% of fixed broadband lines nationwide by late 2024, up from roughly 34% at end-2023. In…
29 May 2025
··
Inside Nicaragua’s Digital Frontier: The Truth About Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity

Inside Nicaragua’s Digital Frontier: The Truth About Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity

As of early 2025 Nicaragua had 8.71 million mobile connections, about 125% of the population, with more than 95% of lines capable of 3G/4G broadband. In January 2025, 4.47 million Nicaraguans used the internet, equal to 64.1% of the population. There were about 371,000 fixed broadband subscriptions in 2023, 5.43 per 100 people, with most lines in urban areas and…
29 May 2025
···
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…
29 May 2025
···
Stay Connected in NYC Without Breaking the Bank: The Ultimate Tourist Guide to Wi-Fi & Data

Stay Connected in NYC Without Breaking the Bank: The Ultimate Tourist Guide to Wi-Fi & Data

LinkNYC has deployed over 2,200 kiosks across all five boroughs, delivering free gigabit Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and maps on built-in tablets. LinkNYC kiosks require no password to connect and broadcast free Wi-Fi to anyone nearby. All NYC subway stations now offer free Wi-Fi on the TransitWirelessWiFi network, though signal may drop in tunnels. JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWR)…
29 May 2025
Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

As of early 2025, about 97.5 million Filipinos used the internet, representing 83.8% of the population. The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands, which makes laying fiber and building cell towers across distant areas difficult and costly. Mobile SIM penetration stood at about 123% by end-2024, with around 120+ million mobile subscriptions in late 2024. Around 16%…
21 May 2025
··
Internet Access in Russia

Internet Access in Russia

As of early 2025, Russia had about 133 million internet users, a penetration rate of 92.2% of the population. Russia’s backbone includes over 100 data centers and 38 Internet Exchange Points, with Moscow and St. Petersburg acting as major hubs. There were 216 million active mobile cellular connections in 2025, equal to about 150% of the population, and about 95%…
15 May 2025
··
Internet Access in India: A Comprehensive Guide for Residents and Tourists

Internet Access in India: A Comprehensive Guide for Residents and Tourists

As of early 2024, India had about 750–950 million internet users, roughly 50–68% of the population, with rural users totaling over 440 million. There are over 1.15 billion mobile connections in use, and more than 95% of internet subscriptions are via wireless mobile networks. Fixed broadband accounts for roughly 4% of subscriptions, with about 40–45 million wired connections nationwide. Fiber-to-the-home…
15 May 2025
·
Kuala Lumpur’s Lightning-Fast Internet: Blazing Speeds or Overhyped Connection?

Kuala Lumpur’s Lightning-Fast Internet: Blazing Speeds or Overhyped Connection?

Malaysia’s internet penetration exceeds 97% of the population, with mobile subscriptions around 130%. Fiber broadband in Kuala Lumpur is widely available, dominated by Telekom Malaysia’s Unifi, with TIME dotCom, Maxis, and CelcomDigi as major players; TIME offers symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gbps in many high-rise residences. By early 2024, about 3.32 million of Malaysia’s 4.19 million premises had been…
15 May 2025
·
Connected Malaysia 2025: A Complete Guide to Fiber, Mobile, Satellite & Public Internet Access

Connected Malaysia 2025: A Complete Guide to Fiber, Mobile, Satellite & Public Internet Access

JENDELA (Jalinan Digital Negara) runs 2020–2025 and, by 2022 Phase 1 exceeded targets with 4G reaching about 97% of the population and fiber broadband deployed to 7.74 million premises, with Phase 2 targeting 100% population coverage in populated areas by end-2025. 4G coverage is about 97% of populated areas, with roughly 3% in geographies where access remains difficult, particularly in…
15 May 2025
···
Internet Access in Singapore: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Singapore: A Comprehensive Overview

The nationwide fiber backbone, the Next Gen NBN, uses NetLink Trust for passive infrastructure and a structural separation that lets Singtel, StarHub, and M1 jointly serve over 98% of fixed-line subscribers. Singapore’s average fixed broadband speed was about 336 Mbps in January 2025, making it the fastest globally. The government plans a 10 Gbps symmetric nationwide upgrade by 2026, with…
15 May 2025
·
Internet Access in Bangkok, Thailand: A Comprehensive Guide

Internet Access in Bangkok, Thailand: A Comprehensive Guide

Bangkok’s connectivity is among Southeast Asia’s best, with Thailand ranking 13th globally for fixed broadband speeds in early 2025 at about 237 Mbps, driven by Bangkok’s dense fiber backbone and data centers. Bangkok was among the first Thai cities to deploy FTTH, making fiber the default home internet in urban areas with typical speeds from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps…
15 May 2025
·
1 … 2,244 2,245 2,246 2,247 2,248 2,249

Stock Market Today

  • Will the Stock Market Crash in 2026? Investors Urged to Prioritize Strong Companies
    January 21, 2026, 1:18 PM EST. Investors are increasingly anxious as the Buffett indicator, measuring U.S. stock market value against GDP, hits a record 223%, signaling possible overvaluation. Historically, bubbles like the 2000 dot-com crash wiped out weak firms, while strong companies such as Amazon eventually recovered and soared. Experts advise focusing on robust businesses with solid fundamentals-like manageable debt levels and reasonable price-to-earnings ratios-and reliable leadership. These firms typically endure downturns better. With 80% of Americans worried about recession risks, preparing portfolios by emphasizing quality stocks is a prudent move amid 2026 market uncertainties.
Go toTop