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Myanmar’s Internet Dilemma: From Blackouts to Starlink Dreams

Myanmar’s Internet Dilemma: From Blackouts to Starlink Dreams

More than 400 cell towers were destroyed in Myanmar during 2021 fighting, crippling mobile networks. By early 2024, 4G covered about 90% of the population, but 5G remained below 1%. The government imposed frequent internet shutdowns, with 85 incidents in 2022 alone. On January 1, 2025, a new Cyber Security Law granted authorities broad access to user data and criminalized unauthorized VPN use.
5 August 2025
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Internet Access in Palestine: West Bank and Gaza

Internet Access in Palestine: West Bank and Gaza

By the end of 2022, Palestine had 457,700 landlines and 358,000 ADSL broadband subscriptions, while fiber-to-the-home reached 51,700 users. All international internet traffic routes through Israeli infrastructure, with no independent undersea cables. 3G launched in the West Bank in 2018; Gaza remains on 2G. Jawwal leads with 3 million mobile subscribers, followed by Ooredoo with 1.5 million.
12 July 2025
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Internet Access in Qatar: A Comprehensive Report

Internet Access in Qatar: A Comprehensive Report

Qatar’s fiber-optic network covers over 95% of the country, with DSL nearly phased out. Both Ooredoo and Vodafone provide nationwide 5G, and mobile broadband penetration stands at 150%. As of April 2025, median mobile download speed reached 521.52 Mbps, while fixed broadband approached 190 Mbps. Starlink operates for enterprise use, and Qatar Airways began offering Starlink Wi-Fi on flights in 2023–2024.
7 July 2025
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The Digital Desert Awakens: Inside Tunisia’s Expanding Internet Frontier

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

As of early 2024, Tunisia had 9.96 million internet users and 16.73 million active mobile connections, exceeding the population. Mobile coverage reached 99.9%, with 4G available to 94.9%. Commercial 5G service launched in February 2025 after initial licenses in November 2024. Tunisie Telecom’s fiber backbone spans 50,000 km, with recent projects connecting thousands of homes.
24 June 2025
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Internet Access in Algeria

Internet Access in Algeria

Algeria’s internet penetration reached 76.9% by January 2025, up from 72.9% in early 2024. Mobile subscriptions topped 50 million in 2024, exceeding the population. Fixed broadband subscribers rose 45% from 2020 to 5.12 million in 2023. Algérie Télécom reported over 2 million FTTH subscribers by April 2025, with fiber reaching 27% of households.
30 May 2025
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Maldives’ Internet Revolution: From Remote Atolls to a 5G-Powered Paradise

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

SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable landed in the Maldives in August 2024, adding 100 Tbps capacity and set to go live by early 2026. Dhiraagu and Ooredoo dominate the telecom market, with Dhiraagu posting MVR 2.8 billion revenue in 2019. Starlink became the fourth ISP in August 2023, offering satellite broadband at up to 200 Mbps. Dhiraagu plans 100% fiber coverage of inhabited islands by January 2025.
16 April 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Building Materials Stocks Q1 Review: UFP Industries Lags, Vulcan Materials Leads
    May 20, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT. As Q1 earnings close, building materials stocks showed mixed results. UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) reported a revenue drop of 8.4% to $1.46 billion, missing estimates by 3.5%, citing geopolitical tensions and rising input costs. Its shares fell 13.9% post-report. Conversely, Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) led the sector with a 7.4% revenue rise to $1.76 billion, beating forecasts by 5.8%. The sector overall exceeded revenue expectations by 1.4% but issued cautious revenue guidance, down 2.5% for next quarter. Shares in the group declined on average by 8.2%, reflecting concerns over cyclical construction demand, raw material costs, and economic uncertainties including interest rates. Innovations in energy-efficient materials and productivity are increasingly key competitive factors.

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Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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