Algeria has seen steady growth in internet usage and infrastructure over the past decade. As of early 2024, the country had about 33.5 million internet users – roughly 72.9% of its population trade.gov. By January 2025, internet penetration reached ~76.9% developingtelecoms.com, indicating that roughly one-quarter of Algerians remain offline. Internet adoption is driven largely by…
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Internet access in Albania has transformed from a luxury to an essential utility over the past two decades. Today, over 83% of Albanians (age 16–74) use the internet regularly, and nearly 96.7% of households have some form of internet access instat.gov.al. This widespread connectivity is underpinned by a mix of fiber-optic fixed broadband, extensive mobile…
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Introduction:Internet access in Mexico has expanded dramatically in recent years, reaching over 107 million users (83% of the population) by early 2024 datareportal.com. The country has invested heavily in both ground-based infrastructure (fiber-optic networks, mobile broadband) and emerging satellite services (“sky”) to connect its people. Yet a significant digital divide remains between well-served urban areas and underserved…
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Overview: Connecting a Nation of Islands The Maldives is a geographically dispersed nation of around 1,200 islands (about 200 inhabited) spread across the Indian Ocean. Providing telecom and internet access to this archipelago has been a significant challenge historically. The country’s telecom journey began with a state monopoly: Dhiraagu (Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun) was established in 1988 as…
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Kiribati is a remote Pacific nation of 33 atolls spread over 3.5 million km² of ocean esa.int. This extreme geographic dispersion makes internet access both crucial for development and challenging to achieve. Improved connectivity is vital for Kiribati’s economic and social progress – enabling better education, healthcare, e-commerce, and communication services in an otherwise isolated setting mict.gov.ki.…
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