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Internet Access in Macedonia: From Fiber to the Final Frontier

Internet Access in Macedonia: From Fiber to the Final Frontier

MakTel’s fiber network passes over 270,000 households and offers up to 1 Gbps, while DSL remains available nationwide at lower speeds. By late 2024, fixed broadband subscribers in North Macedonia reached about 545,000, up 4% year on year. MakTel’s 5G covered 82% of the population by late 2023; A1 Macedonia’s 5G reached 56.6% by end-2022. Starlink launched in 2022, with its Mini kit priced at MKD 18,399.
17 June 2025
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Inside Poland’s Internet Boom: From Urban Speeds to Satellite Signals

Inside Poland’s Internet Boom: From Urban Speeds to Satellite Signals

By mid-2023, fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) passed 75.4% of Polish homes and 56.3% of rural homes, overtaking DSL as the top rural broadband technology. Poland’s 3.6 GHz 5G auction in October 2023 required operators to deliver at least 95 Mbps to 90% of the territory. Starlink covers all of Poland as of 2023, with kits priced at about 2,300 PLN and monthly service at 260 PLN. Orange Polska holds 25.5% of fixed broadband revenues.
16 June 2025
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Fiber vs 5G vs Starlink: The Shocking Truth About Internet Speeds, Latency and Costs Worldwide

Fiber vs 5G vs Starlink: The Shocking Truth About Internet Speeds, Latency and Costs Worldwide

Fiber-optic broadband delivers 100–1000+ Mbps with 5–20 ms latency but reaches only 25–40% of U.S. homes. Cable broadband, widely available in cities, offers up to 1 Gbps down with DOCSIS 3.1. Starlink (LEO satellite) had over 6 million subscribers by early 2025, providing 50–150 Mbps down and 20–50 ms latency. Global fiber share reached 69% of fixed broadband lines in 2022.
16 June 2025
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Internet Access in Uruguay: The Quiet Digital Revolution Reaching the Sky

Internet Access in Uruguay: The Quiet Digital Revolution Reaching the Sky

Uruguay’s internet penetration reached about 90% in 2024, with 1.10 million fixed broadband subscriptions and 6.59 million mobile connections, far exceeding its 3.4 million population. Fiber accounts for over 80% of fixed broadband, and 4G covers 94% of residents. The country auctioned 5G spectrum in 2023, with ANTEL investing $43 million in deployment. Median fixed broadband speed is 139.1 Mbps; mobile speed is 61.6 Mbps.
16 June 2025
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Inside Saint Lucia’s Digital Revolution: The Untold Story of Internet and Satellite Access

Inside Saint Lucia’s Digital Revolution: The Untold Story of Internet and Satellite Access

Digicel+ offers FTTH up to 500 Mbps, with plans ranging from EC$174 to EC$209 per month, and a 1 Gbps premium option. Flow provides hybrid fiber-coax and FTTH up to 400 Mbps for EC$117.68 monthly. Starlink launched in late 2024, charging about US$80 per month plus equipment. About 78% of Saint Lucians used the internet as of early 2023.
15 June 2025
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Lightning-Fast Latvia: Inside Europe’s Undercover Internet Powerhouse

Lightning-Fast Latvia: Inside Europe’s Undercover Internet Powerhouse

Latvia, with 1.9 million people, has over 92% internet penetration and more than half of households on fiber connections. The country ranks second in Europe for rural fiber coverage and saw median fixed broadband speeds reach 89 Mbps in early 2024. 4G covers 99% of the population, while 5G reached 72% by 2023. Fixed and mobile broadband prices remain low, with 100 Mbps fiber often under €20 per month.
15 June 2025
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Côte d’Ivoire’s Internet Revolution: Fiber Optics, 5G Dreams, and Satellite Solutions

Côte d’Ivoire’s Internet Revolution: Fiber Optics, 5G Dreams, and Satellite Solutions

Côte d’Ivoire had 11.2 million internet users in early 2024, about 38.4% of the population, with urban usage at 50% and rural at 22%. Over 5,200 km of fiber has been laid, aiming for 7,000 km by September 2025. MTN launched 5G sites in late 2023, with commercial rollout set for January 2024. Starlink remains unapproved, while Orange leads mobile and fixed broadband market share.
8 June 2025
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Satellite Technologies FAQ

Satellite Technologies FAQ

Sputnik 1 became the first artificial satellite in 1957, followed by the U.S. Explorer 1 in 1958. As of 2025, more than 11,000 active satellites orbit Earth, with Starlink accounting for a large share. The first accidental satellite collision happened in 2009. Geostationary satellites remain fixed over the equator, while low-Earth-orbit networks like Starlink offer lower latency internet.
6 June 2025
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Chad’s Digital Desert: The Shocking Truth Behind the Country’s Internet Revolution

Chad’s Digital Desert: The Shocking Truth Behind the Country’s Internet Revolution

About 2.74 million people in Chad use the internet in 2025, just 13% of the population. Mobile subscriptions stand at 14.5 million, with most internet access via mobile networks. Starlink launched broadband service in late 2024, offering speeds up to 150 Mbps for $50 a month. The government targets nationwide coverage by end-2025 and seeks $30 billion in investment to expand broadband and electrification.
6 June 2025
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Internet Access in Cape Verde: Current Status and Outlook

Internet Access in Cape Verde: Current Status and Outlook

About 73.5% of Cape Verde’s population, or roughly 387,000 people, were internet users in early 2025. More than 600,000 mobile cellular connections were active, exceeding the population, with 91% broadband-capable. Fixed broadband speeds averaged 19.8 Mbps down and 12 Mbps up by early 2025. Starlink launched in late 2024, and mobile data costs fell 88% from 2022 to 2023.
6 June 2025
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The Space Race for the Internet: Inside the Billion-Dollar Satellite Mega-Constellation Boom

The Space Race for the Internet: Inside the Billion-Dollar Satellite Mega-Constellation Boom

Starlink operates about 7,500 active satellites as of mid-2025, over 60% of all in orbit, with new v2 models weighing 800 kg and featuring laser links. Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first 27 satellites in April 2025, aiming for 3,236 total. OneWeb merged with Eutelsat after completing its Gen1 constellation. China’s Guowang and Qianfan each plan 13,000 satellites, with tests starting late 2024.
5 June 2025
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Internet Access in Cameroon: The Race to Connect a Nation

Internet Access in Cameroon: The Race to Connect a Nation

About 12.4 million Cameroonians, or 41.9% of the population, used the internet in early 2025, with access concentrated in cities. Cameroon’s fiber backbone spans over 12,000 km and connects to five undersea cables, with plans to add 4,000 km. Mobile connections reached 25.4 million in 2024, but fixed broadband remains below 2%. Starlink is not licensed; imports were banned in 2024.
4 June 2025
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Cambodia’s Internet Boom or Digital Doom? Inside the Kingdom’s Connected Revolution

Cambodia’s Internet Boom or Digital Doom? Inside the Kingdom’s Connected Revolution

Cambodia reported over 22 million cellular subscriptions in 2023, far exceeding its population of 17 million, as multiple SIM use drives mobile penetration to 131.5%. Fixed internet subscriptions stood at about 310,000. Metfone led the market with around 10 million users. A new Hong Kong–Sihanoukville submarine cable is set to add 640 km of undersea fiber in 2024.
3 June 2025
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Why Starlink Keeps Hitting Red Tape Around the World

Why Starlink Keeps Hitting Red Tape Around the World

By late 2024, Starlink operated about 7,000 satellites, controlling nearly two-thirds of all active satellites. In May 2025, India granted Starlink a Letter of Intent with strict security and compliance conditions. Russia barred Starlink in February 2024, while China has not licensed the service and is drafting censorship rules. In September 2024, Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Starlink to block access to X, with license threats enforced within a day.
3 June 2025
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Starlink’s Sky Grab: How SpaceX Is Quietly Rewiring the Global Internet Game

Starlink’s Sky Grab: How SpaceX Is Quietly Rewiring the Global Internet Game

By late 2024, Starlink’s satellite network reached nearly 7,000 in orbit and served over 4.6 million users in about 70 countries. The company’s revenue was estimated at up to $8 billion in 2024. Global coverage was declared by mid-2023, with service available in Arctic and mid-ocean regions. Starlink expected to operate in more than 125 countries by early 2025, though China bans the service and South Africa faces licensing delays.
3 June 2025
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