Overview of Internet Infrastructure in Bangkok Bangkok boasts one of the most advanced internet infrastructures in Southeast Asia. Thailand’s internet penetration is high (around 85% as of 2021) and the country ranks among the top in the world for broadband speed en.wikipedia.org. In fact, by early 2025 Thailand held 13th place globally for fixed broadband…
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General Internet Infrastructure in Phuket Phuket is well-equipped with modern internet infrastructure, reflecting its status as a major tourism and business hub. High-speed fiber-optic broadband lines have been extended across urban areas of the island, and gigabit-speed fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) service is widely available in Phuket Town and other populated areas ts2.tech en.wikipedia.org. These fiber networks form the backbone…
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Overview: Connecting a Nation of Islands The Maldives is a geographically dispersed nation of around 1,200 islands (about 200 inhabited) 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 (Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun) was established in 1988 as…
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Overview of Thailand’s Internet Infrastructure Development Thailand was an early adopter of the internet in Asia, making its first international connection in the late 1980s and moving to full TCP/IP by 1992 en.wikipedia.org. In the early 2000s, internet access shifted from dial-up to broadband, with a major boost in 2004 when unmetered flat-rate broadband plans…
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Workers install a China Mobile 5G base station at 6,500 meters elevation on Mount Everest in 2020 – the world’s highest 5G site. chinadaily.com.cn High-speed internet has reached even the roof of the world. In China’s Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), modern telecommunications now span from Lhasa’s city streets to the remote slopes of the Himalayas.…
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Nepal’s unique geography – from the towering Himalayas to remote hill villages – makes internet access both challenging and crucial. In recent years, Nepal has made significant strides to expand digital connectivity across the country. This report examines Nepal’s internet landscape in detail: the major service providers and their market share, the state of mobile and broadband…
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Indonesia’s internet landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, connecting one of the world’s largest archipelagos through a mix of mobile networks, fiber optics, undersea cables, and even satellites. This comprehensive report explores how Indonesia – a nation of 270+ million people spread across 17,000 islands – is closing its digital divide. We’ll examine the major providers…
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Major Internet Providers and Market Share Mongolia’s internet market is dominated by a few key players. Univision LLC leads with about 62% of the market, making it the largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the country. Univision (part of the Unitel group) offers fiber-optic broadband and IPTV services, underpinning its broad market reach. The second largest ISP is MobiCom Corporation(including…
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Kiribati is a remote Pacific nation of 33 atolls spread over 3.5 million km² of ocean esa.int. This extreme geographic dispersion makes internet access both crucial for development and challenging to achieve. Improved connectivity is vital for Kiribati’s economic and social progress – enabling better education, healthcare, e-commerce, and communication services in an otherwise isolated setting mict.gov.ki.…
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Introduction Somalia’s internet landscape has evolved rapidly from near-isolation to growing connectivity. In the past, decades of civil conflict and minimal infrastructure left Somalia largely offline. Today, internet access is increasingly recognized as vital for economic recovery, social development, and security. Mobile networks and new fiber-optic links now connect millions of Somalis to the digital…
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