Category: Technologie

Historical Development of Internet Infrastructure and Policies Armenia’s journey to modern internet connectivity began in the 1990s with a single dominant telecom operator. After independence in 1991, the national operator ArmenTel (initially part-owned by Greece’s OTE, later by Russia’s VimpelCom) held a legal monopoly over telephony and internet services. This monopoly, granted in 1998, hindered…
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Internet access in Albania has transformed from a luxury to an essential utility over the past two decades. Today, over 83% of Albanians (age 16–74) use the internet regularly, and nearly 96.7% of households have some form of internet access instat.gov.al. This widespread connectivity is underpinned by a mix of fiber-optic fixed broadband, extensive mobile…
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Ethiopia is undergoing a quiet internet revolution – transforming from one of the world’s least connected countries into a burgeoning digital hub. In a nation of over 120 million people, internet access was once a rarity, hampered by limited infrastructure and a state telecom monopoly. Today, dramatic changes are afoot: new fiber-optic backbones span the country,…
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Introduction:Internet access in Mexico has expanded dramatically in recent years, reaching over 107 million users (83% of the population) by early 2024 datareportal.com. The country has invested heavily in both ground-based infrastructure (fiber-optic networks, mobile broadband) and emerging satellite services (“sky”) to connect its people. Yet a significant digital divide remains between well-served urban areas and underserved…
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Iceland may be a small, remote island in the North Atlantic, but it boasts one of the world’s most advanced internet ecosystems. Virtually the entire population is online – over 99% of Icelanders use the internet en.wikipedia.org – and they enjoy some of the fastest connections on Earth. This report explores Iceland’s internet infrastructure from ultra-fast fiber…
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Introduction to Satellite Communication and Its Relevance In today’s connected world, we expect our phones to have signal everywhere – but far beyond the reach of cell towers, only satellites can bridge the gap. Satellite communication refers to using orbiting satellites to send and receive signals, allowing phones to connect where no ground network exists en.wikipedia.org. This…
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Introduction Internet connectivity in Brazil has grown tremendously over the past decade, transforming how Brazilians communicate, learn, and do business. Yet, beneath impressive national statistics lies a nuanced digital divide – gaps between rich and poor, urban and rural, and between well-connected regions and those still struggling for basic access. This report provides a comprehensive overview of…
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A young woman in Nicaragua helps an older adult use a tablet, symbolizing efforts to bridge the digital divide. Internet access is growing but remains uneven across generations and geographies. Current State of Internet Access and Infrastructure Nicaragua’s internet landscape is a study in contrasts. On one hand, mobile connectivity has surged in recent years:…
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National Digital Infrastructure Overview and Internet Penetration The Philippines has made significant strides in expanding its digital infrastructure and internet use over the past few years. As of early 2025, an estimated 97.5 million Filipinos were using the internet, representing about 83.8% of the population. This is a dramatic increase from past decades and reflects the country’s push…
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Overview of Digital Connectivity in Malaysia Malaysia enjoys high internet penetration and modern digital infrastructure. As of 2022, about 97% of individuals in Malaysia were internet users freedomhouse.org, with nearly 96.9% of populated areas covered by 4G mobile service freedomhouse.org. Internet access has become nearly ubiquitous in cities and towns, driven by widespread mobile broadband adoption and…
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