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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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  • Analog Devices (ADI) Stock Valuation Assessment Amid Strong Price Gains
    May 13, 2026, 2:53 PM EDT. Analog Devices (ADI) stock has surged nearly 20% in the past 30 days and delivered an 87.95% total shareholder return over one year, drawing investor attention. The stock trades at $419.65, about 6.8% above its modeled fair value of $392.94, indicating potential overvaluation. Drivers include growth from robotics and automation expanding ADI's addressable market and boosting revenue. However, risks remain from increased competition in China and rising manufacturing and R&D costs that could pressure margins. Investors should weigh ADI's growth potential against these challenges when considering inclusion in portfolios.

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Palantir Stock Slides as Zelenskiy Meeting Puts War-AI Bet in Focus

Palantir Stock Slides as Zelenskiy Meeting Puts War-AI Bet in Focus

13 May 2026
Palantir shares fell 4.4% to $129.97 Wednesday as CEO Alex Karp met President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv to discuss expanding AI use in Ukraine’s war effort. Kyiv’s Brave1 Dataroom project, launched with Palantir, is training AI models to intercept Russian drones. Russia fired at least 800 drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, killing six. Palantir’s U.S. government and commercial revenue surged in the first quarter.
Why Grab Holdings Stock Is Back Under Pressure After a Big Q1 Beat

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13 May 2026
Grab shares fell 1.1% to $3.60 in New York after first-quarter revenue beat estimates, rising 24% to $955 million. Profit jumped to $120 million from $10 million a year earlier. Investors weighed strong results against Indonesia’s new 8% ride-hailing commission cap. Grab kept its 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook unchanged.
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SoFi Bought a Key IPO Access Tool. The Stock Is Still Telling a More Cautious Story

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SoFi acquired PrimaryBid’s technology to expand IPO access for retail investors, confirmed by both companies. SoFi shares fell 2.9% to $15.44 after Truist cut its price target, citing concerns over loan and technology platforms. The acquisition follows a drop in technology-platform accounts and comes as SoFi reported strong first-quarter revenue and member growth. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Nokia Oyj’s AI Turn Gets a New Boss as Shares Rally Again

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13 May 2026
Nokia appointed Siemens executive Emma Falck to lead its Mobile Infrastructure unit starting Sept. 1 and join its group leadership team. Nokia shares rose 5.5% in Helsinki after first-quarter profit jumped 54% and sales to AI and cloud customers increased 49%. The company also launched new agentic AI tools for broadband networks. Falck previously held senior roles at Siemens, BCG, and KONE.
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