QSE:ORD

Myanmar’s Internet Dilemma: From Blackouts to Starlink Dreams

Myanmar’s internet landscape stands at a volatile crossroads. Once celebrated for a rapid digital leap in the 2010s, the country now oscillates between forced blackouts and furtive hopes of satellite-powered connectivity. Following a 2021 military coup, Myanmar’s connectivity has been marred by infrastructure damage, government-imposed shutdowns, skyrocketing costs, and draconian censorship. Yet even as the junta tightens its grip on cyberspace, new projects like expanded fiber networks and illicit Starlink satellite links hint at possible lifelines. This report provides a comprehensive overview of internet access in Myanmar – from the state of its infrastructure and service types to provider dynamics, pricing, urban–rural divides, government controls, shutdown impacts, regional comparisons, and recent developments.

5 August 2025

Internet·QSE:ORD·Starlink

Internet Access in Palestine: West Bank and Gaza

Palestine – encompassing the West Bank and Gaza Strip – has made strides in expanding internet access, but it lags behind global and regional standards due to unique political and infrastructural challenges en.wikipedia.org. Decades of Israeli occupation and the terms of the Oslo Accords have constrained the development of telecommunications, limiting spectrum access and hindering the introduction of modern technologies en.wikipedia.org. Despite these hurdles, Palestinians increasingly rely on the internet for daily life, and efforts are underway to improve connectivity across the West Bank and Gaza.

12 July 2025

Internet·QSE:ORD

Internet Access in Qatar: A Comprehensive Report

Qatar enjoys a highly advanced internet ecosystem with multiple access technologies available. Fiber-optic broadband is the dominant fixed access method, providing high-speed connectivity to homes and businesses nationwide. In fact, fiber is “by far the most prevalent fixed technology in Qatar,” having largely replaced legacy copper/DSL lines. The vast majority of fixed subscriptions now use fiber links capable of 100 Mbps or higher speeds. Traditional DSL is virtually obsolete as the country has rapidly transitioned to fiber-optic networks offering gigabit-class speeds.

7 July 2025

Internet·LSE:VOD·QSE:ORD

Connected Deserts: The Digital Landscape of Internet Access in Oman (Including Satellite Internet)

Oman has made remarkable strides in expanding internet connectivity across the country. As of early 2024, an estimated 97.8% of Oman’s population were internet users, reflecting one of the highest penetration rates globally Datareportal. Nearly every adult in Oman has access to the internet, primarily through widespread mobile broadband and increasingly via high-speed fixed connections. Mobile phone usage is ubiquitous – active mobile subscriptions reached 7.5 million by the end of 2024 Zawya Zawya. This indicates many residents carry multiple SIM cards or devices.

4 July 2025

Digital Transformation·LSE:VOD·MSM:OMT·QSE:ORD

The Digital Desert Awakens: Inside Tunisia’s Expanding Internet Frontier

Tunisia’s internet infrastructure has grown significantly in recent years, transforming the country from a digital desert into a connected society. Fixed broadband, mobile networks, and an expanding fiber-optic backbone form the pillars of Tunisia’s connectivity. As of early 2024, about 9.96 million Tunisians are internet users – roughly 79.6% of the population freedomhouse.org. Fixed broadband subscriptions reached approximately 1.7 million lines by late 2023 freedomhouse.org, while mobile connectivity is nearly universal. There were 16.73 million active mobile connections in January 2024 – 133.7% of the population datareportal.com. Importantly, 99.9% of the population is covered by mobile network signals, with 4G alone reaching about 94.9% of inhabitants freedomhouse.org. This broad coverage means even remote villages now fall within range of at least a basic mobile internet signal.

24 June 2025

Digital Transformation·Internet·NYSE:ORAN·QSE:ORD·Technology

Internet Access in Algeria

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 mobile connectivity, given the high mobile phone usage. There were over 50 million mobile subscriptions in 2024 trade.gov. Fixed broadband access, while improving, remains less prevalent than mobile internet, with about 5.5 million fixed subscriptions in 2023 ambalgzagreb.com ambalgzagreb.com. The government has prioritized expanding digital infrastructure, improving speeds, and extending coverage – especially to underserved rural areas – as part of its national connectivity initiatives. The following report details the state of Algeria’s internet access across fixed, mobile, and satellite domains, pricing structures, urban–rural disparities, regulatory environment, key players, and how Algeria compares with peers in North Africa and globally.

30 May 2025

NASDAQ:VEON·QSE:ORD·Technology

Maldives’ Internet Revolution: From Remote Atolls to a 5G-Powered Paradise

The Maldives is a geographically dispersed nation of around 1,200 islands 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 was established in 1988 as the Maldives’ first and sole telecom operator Mfr. By the year 2000, basic telephone service reached all inhabited islands, and dial-up internet was available nationwide Itu. In the early 2000s, the government liberalized the sector to introduce competition and improve services. A second ISP license was issued in 2003 to Focus Infocom, breaking Dhiraagu’s internet monopoly Itu. In 2005, a second mobile operator entered the scene – Wataniya – ending Dhiraagu’s 17-year monopoly on mobile services Wikipedia. These steps set the stage for rapid expansion of telecom infrastructure across the islands.

16 April 2025

Internet·MSE:DHIRAAGU·QSE:ORD·Technology