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Internet Access in Czechia: From Prague to the Sky

Internet Access in Czechia: From Prague to the Sky

As of 2023, about 91.6% of Czechia’s population is online, equating to roughly 9.6 million internet users in a country of 10.5 million. Fixed broadband connections reached 4.1 million in 2023, roughly 38–40 subscriptions per 100 people. There are 15.5 million mobile SIM cards (about 148 per 100 people) and 11.5 million active mobile internet subscriptions, with mobile broadband subscriptions nearly three times fixed broadband. Wireless fixed access accounts for about 27% of fixed connections in 2023, with about 1.13 million fixed wireless subscriptions in 2022 and 452,000 fixed LTE/5G connections in 2022, together about 39% of fixed broadband. FTTH
9 June 2025
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The State of Internet Access in Denmark: From Fiber to Satellite in 2025

The State of Internet Access in Denmark: From Fiber to Satellite in 2025

Fiber-to-the-premises reach about 88% of Danish households as of early 2024, up from just over 84% in mid-2023. DSL coverage has declined to around 87–89% as copper networks are retired, with full decommission planned by 2030. Hybrid fiber-coaxial cable networks upgraded to DOCSIS 3.1 now cover roughly two-thirds of households, with rural fiber reach around 90.3% of rural homes by mid-2023. 5G coverage reached 98% of populated areas by 2023, with high-band 3.5 GHz reaching about 85% of the population by mid-2023, and a 5G Standalone core activated in 2023. Denmark has 151% mobile penetration with over 9 million mobile
9 June 2025
Austria’s Digital Autobahn: The State of Internet Access in 2025 (Including Satellite!)

Austria’s Digital Autobahn: The State of Internet Access in 2025 (Including Satellite!)

As of 2025, only about 17% of Austria’s available fiber connections are in use, equating to 317,000 active fiber subscriptions from roughly 1.9 million homes passed. Vienna alone has over 750,000 fiber-ready connections, illustrating dense urban fiber capacity. In 2025, A1 Telekom Austria accounts for about 30–31% of fixed broadband subscriptions, Magenta Telekom roughly 29%, and Drei/Tele2 about 17%, forming Austria’s three major broadband players. 4G coverage reaches about 99% of the population, and 5G coverage reached 85% by 2023 with a goal of nationwide 5G by the end of 2025. Starlink became available in Austria around 2021–2022, delivering typically
31 May 2025
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State of Internet Access in Armenia: From Fiber to the Final Frontier

State of Internet Access in Armenia: From Fiber to the Final Frontier

Armenia ended ArmenTel’s monopoly around 2005–2007, opening Armenia’s internet market to new ISPs and mobile operators. In 2013, Armenia removed the licensing regime for ISPs, allowing any company to provide internet after notifying the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC). By 2022, more than 200 ISPs were officially registered in Armenia. In 2020, Armenia scored 88.5 out of 100 on the ITU ICT Regulatory Tracker, placing it in the advanced “fourth generation” regulation category. As of 2023, about 77% of Armenia’s population uses the internet. By 2021, 100% of Armenia’s settlements had 4G/LTE coverage. Fiber accounts for over 83% of fixed
30 May 2025
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Internet Access in Kiribati: Bridging the Digital Divide Across Remote Pacific Islands

Internet Access in Kiribati: Bridging the Digital Divide Across Remote Pacific Islands

Kiribati comprises 33 atolls spread across 3.5 million square kilometers of ocean. As of January 2024, there were about 73,300 internet users, representing 54.4% of the population. In early 2024, there were about 69,200 mobile cellular connections, equal to 51.4% of the population. All international and inter-island connectivity currently depends on satellite links, and Kiribati has no submarine fiber cable. Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Kiribati Ltd (ATHKL), trading as Vodafone Kiribati, is the main operator after acquiring Telecom Services Kiribati Ltd in 2015 and upgrading 3G/4G coverage in Tarawa and Kiritimati. Ocean Link launched in 2019 to introduce competition and extend
22 March 2025
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Internet Access in Niger: Broadband, Mobile, and Satellite Overview

Internet Access in Niger: Broadband, Mobile, and Satellite Overview

As of early 2025, about 6.37 million people in Niger were online, representing 23.2% of the population, up from 4.7 million (16.9% penetration) in January 2024. Fixed broadband is negligible outside Niamey; fiber/DSL is available only in the capital and a few major towns, with most users relying on mobile. There were about 16.5 million cellular mobile connections in early 2025, equal to 60.1% of the population, though many subscriptions are basic 2G without data. Mobile coverage spans roughly one-third of Niger’s land area, yet up to 87% of the population can receive at least a basic mobile signal where
17 March 2025
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Egypt’s Internet Revolution: Fiber Frenzy, 5G Dreams, and a Satellite Showdown

Egypt’s Internet Revolution: Fiber Frenzy, 5G Dreams, and a Satellite Showdown

WE Data leads fixed broadband with about 80% of subscriptions. Vodafone Egypt is the largest mobile operator with about 42% market share. Orange Egypt holds about 26% and Etisalat by e& about 22% of the mobile market. Fixed broadband median speed reached 76.7 Mbps by early 2025, while mobile data speed median via 3G/4G is around 24.2 Mbps. The regulator auctioned the 2600 MHz band in late 2020 for 5G, but full licenses were not immediately issued, and Telecom Egypt secured the first 5G spectrum license in 2024 for $150 million. The Haya Karima rural development initiative aims to connect
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BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with 5.6 million shares traded. The company disclosed buying back 115,039 shares for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of 1,860.32 pence. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England are striking over pay until at least Feb. 20. Full-year results are due Feb. 18.
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026
Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.
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