Stock Market 15 March 2025

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

By 2025, only 17% of Austria’s 1.9 million fiber-ready homes have active subscriptions. Vienna has over 750,000 fiber connections available. A1 Telekom Austria, Magenta Telekom, and Drei/Tele2 dominate broadband, with A1 holding about 30–31% of fixed and 37% of mobile subscribers. 4G covers 99% of the population; 5G reached 85% by 2023, targeting full coverage by end of 2025.

31 May 2025

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

Starlink satellite internet launched in Armenia in March 2025, making it the 130th country with access. As of early 2024, fiber made up over 83% of fixed broadband connections. The government acquired a 20% stake in Viva in 2024. By 2023, about 77% of the population used the internet, and all settlements had 4G/LTE coverage by 2021.

30 May 2025

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

About 73,300 people in Kiribati used the internet as of January 2024, covering 54.4% of the population. The country relies entirely on satellite links for connectivity, with no submarine fiber cable in place. The East Micronesia Cable System is under construction and expected to connect Tarawa to Guam by 2025. Starlink has around 1,500 user terminals in South Tarawa, though not yet officially licensed.

22 March 2025

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

About 6.37 million people in Niger were online in early 2025, up from 4.7 million a year earlier. Mobile networks supplied most access, with 16.5 million cellular connections—mainly 2G. Starlink received a five-year license in 2024, aiming for nationwide coverage. The Trans-Saharan Dorsal fiber optic network was completed, linking Niger to international cables.

17 March 2025

AMS:SESG·NYSE:ORAN·Stock Market

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

WE Data holds about 80% of Egypt’s fixed broadband subscriptions. Vodafone Egypt leads mobile with 42% market share, followed by Orange at 26% and Etisalat by e& at 22%. Telecom Egypt secured Egypt’s first 5G spectrum license in 2024 for $150 million. Starlink remains unlicensed as of early 2025.

15 March 2025

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European Markets Edge Lower as Middle East Conflict Fuels Oil Prices and Market Nervousness
March 20, 2026, 4:34 PM EDT. European stocks are set to close the week lower amid sustained tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil rose 0.5% to $108.17 while WTI crude increased 0.3% to $94.93 as concerns linger over Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly with USD/JPY up 0.5%, and the euro weakened by 0.2% amid speculation of ECB rate hikes. S&P 500 futures fell 0.3%, reflecting growing investor caution despite a late Wall Street rebound. Bond yields climbed, with the 10-year UK gilt reaching a 15-year high of 4.93% and U.S. Treasuries up to 4.30%. Gold edged up 0.3%, while silver dropped 1%, showing mixed reactions in precious metals. Markets remain on edge, bracing for more volatility as geopolitical risks persist.