MSE:GO 20 July 2025

Digital Lifeline: Internet Access in Malta from Fibre to Satellite

Malta reached 100% fixed broadband coverage with gigabit-capable networks, surpassing the EU average and ranking sixth in the 2022 DESI index. By early 2024, fiber-to-the-home made up 34% of subscriptions. All three main operators offer 5G, with unlimited plans priced around €25–€30 per month. Starlink launched in 2023, offering over 100 Mbps for €50 monthly plus equipment costs.

20 July 2025

Internet·MSE:GO·Technology

ASML: The Tech Stock Outshining Cryptocurrency Potential
March 22, 2026, 2:06 AM EDT. Bitcoin has fallen sharply, dropping 15.3% year to date and showing high volatility, prompting skepticism despite its headline gains. In contrast, ASML, a Dutch semiconductor equipment maker, presents a clear and tangible value proposition. ASML is the sole producer of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, essential for manufacturing the most advanced semiconductor chips under 7 nanometers. These machines, each worth over $400 million, underpin the global tech industry, supplying giants like TSMC, Samsung, and Nvidia. ASML's monopoly in this critical niche positions it to benefit from the expanding semiconductor market, forecast to surpass $975 billion in revenue this year. Beyond the buzz of cryptocurrency, ASML offers investors a stable, foundational play in technology manufacturing with significant growth prospects.