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10 Gbps in Paradise: Inside Seychelles’ High-Speed Internet Revolution (and the Satellite Showdown)

10 Gbps in Paradise: Inside Seychelles’ High-Speed Internet Revolution (and the Satellite Showdown)

International bandwidth for Seychelles ISPs jumped from 18 Gbps in 2020 to 221.7 Gbps by June 2024. Cable & Wireless Seychelles launched Africa’s first 10 Gbps broadband service in late 2024. By early 2025, 87.4% of Seychellois were internet users, with mobile subscriptions at 167% of the population. Starlink remains unlicensed in Seychelles as of 2025.
29 May 2025
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State of Internet Access in Mexico: The Digital Divide, Ground and Sky

State of Internet Access in Mexico: The Digital Divide, Ground and Sky

Mexico had over 107 million internet users by early 2024, covering 83% of the population. Red Compartida reached 95.3% population coverage, and CFE TEIT installed 91,000 free Wi‑Fi points. Mobile lines totaled 125.4 million, with Telcel surpassing 10 million 5G users. Median fixed broadband speed was about 80 Mbps; mobile data prices dropped to $2.03 per GB in 2023.
29 May 2025
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Fire, Ice, and Fiber: How Iceland’s Internet Leaves the World in the Dust

Fire, Ice, and Fiber: How Iceland’s Internet Leaves the World in the Dust

Fixed fiber accounts for 88.7% of Iceland’s broadband, with over 93% of homes able to access gigabit fiber. Four submarine cables connect Iceland internationally, providing 208.8 Tbit/s capacity. Three operators offer nationwide 4G/5G; by 2023, 5G covered most towns and routes. In early 2024, Iceland ranked sixth worldwide for average fixed broadband speed at 242 Mbps.
29 May 2025
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Out of Signal? These Phones Talk to Space! The Truth About Satellite SMS and Satellite Phones

Out of Signal? These Phones Talk to Space! The Truth About Satellite SMS and Satellite Phones

The iPhone 14 launched Emergency SOS via satellite in 2022 using Globalstar, expanding to 17 countries by mid-2024. Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro became the first phone to support direct satellite voice calls in August 2023 via China’s Tiantong-1. Iridium and Globalstar offer different satellite coverage, with Iridium reaching the poles. SpaceX and T-Mobile plan Starlink Direct-to-Cell texting in 2024.
29 May 2025
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Connecting the Unconnected: The State of Internet Access in the Central African Republic

Connecting the Unconnected: The State of Internet Access in the Central African Republic

As of January 2024, only 10.6% of Central Africans—about 616,600 people—used the internet, while 32% had active mobile connections. The Central African Backbone fiber project completed 900 km of national fiber in 2023, linking Bangui to Cameroon and Congo. Orange Centrafrique secured the first 4G license in November 2024; Telecel faced a government shutdown over unpaid taxes in mid-2024.
29 May 2025
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Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

About 97.5 million Filipinos, or 83.8% of the population, used the internet by early 2025. Mobile SIM penetration reached 123% with over 120 million subscriptions in late 2024. Fixed broadband subscribers totaled about 7 million, dominated by PLDT and Converge. Around 18–19 million people, or 16%, remained offline due to access and affordability issues.
21 May 2025
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Kuala Lumpur’s Lightning-Fast Internet: Blazing Speeds or Overhyped Connection?

Kuala Lumpur’s Lightning-Fast Internet: Blazing Speeds or Overhyped Connection?

By early 2024, 3.32 million of Malaysia’s 4.19 million premises had fiber broadband, with Kuala Lumpur a key focus under the JENDELA program. 5G coverage in KL surpassed 80% by end-2023, with indoor signals at major sites. Telekom Malaysia’s Unifi leads fiber, while a second 5G network aims for 80% population coverage by 2026. Typical fixed broadband speeds in KL start at 100 Mbps for RM79–RM99 per month.
15 May 2025
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Connected Malaysia 2025: A Complete Guide to Fiber, Mobile, Satellite & Public Internet Access

Connected Malaysia 2025: A Complete Guide to Fiber, Mobile, Satellite & Public Internet Access

By 2022, Malaysia’s JENDELA program pushed 4G coverage to about 97% of populated areas and deployed fiber to 7.74 million premises. Starlink Malaysia launched in 2023 with a 10-year license, while MEASAT ConnectMe reached over 4,000 satellite Wi‑Fi sites. By end-2023, 5G covered about 80% of the population, with a second network approved in 2024. Urban–rural gaps persist, especially in Sabah and Sarawak.
15 May 2025
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Being Nice to ChatGPT Could Change Its Answers — But New Research Shows a Catch

Being Nice to ChatGPT Could Change Its Answers — But New Research Shows a Catch

A 2025 study found ChatGPT-4o answered multiple-choice questions more accurately with very rude prompts than with very polite ones, contradicting earlier research favoring moderate politeness. OpenAI and Microsoft continue to advise clarity and context in prompts, while the impact of tone remains debated. Reuters reported over 800 million weekly ChatGPT users as of February.
6 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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Thailand’s High-Speed Internet Revolution: 5G, Fiber, and the Battle to Bridge the Digital Divide

Thailand’s High-Speed Internet Revolution: 5G, Fiber, and the Battle to Bridge the Digital Divide

Thailand’s fixed broadband speed ranked 11th globally by January 2024, up from 34th in 2018. AIS became the largest fixed broadband provider after acquiring 3BB in late 2023, reaching 4.7 million subscribers. By mid-2024, 5G coverage reached 95% of the population. Starlink remains unavailable due to regulatory issues, with 134 dishes seized in May 2023.
12 April 2025
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Bridging 17,000 Islands: Inside Indonesia’s Internet Revolution

Bridging 17,000 Islands: Inside Indonesia’s Internet Revolution

Telkomsel holds about 45% of Indonesia’s mobile market with 153 million subscribers in 2024. IndiHome covers 75% of fixed broadband after integration, passing 38 million homes and connecting 10 million. 4G now reaches over 97% of the population, while 5G covers 26.3% by end-2024. Starlink became commercially available in May 2024, targeting remote areas and health facilities.
2 April 2025
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From Yurts to YouTube: Inside Mongolia’s Internet Revolution

From Yurts to YouTube: Inside Mongolia’s Internet Revolution

Univision LLC holds about 62% of Mongolia’s internet market, with MobiCom at 15% and Skymedia at 10%. In mobile, MobiCom and Unitel account for roughly three-quarters of subscriptions. SpaceX’s Starlink launched in March 2024, offering satellite internet nationwide. Mongolia’s median fixed broadband speed reached 68.4 Mbps in early 2024, with typical home plans costing $15–$16 per month.
2 April 2025
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Internet Access in Somalia: Growth, Challenges, and the Future of Connectivity

Internet Access in Somalia: Growth, Challenges, and the Future of Connectivity

Somalia had 5.08 million internet users in early 2024, up from 2% penetration in 2017, with over 13 million people still offline. Mobile connections reached 10.10 million, or 54.8% of the population, while fixed broadband remains rare at 1%. At least three telecoms launched 5G in major cities by late 2024. Hormuud Telecom holds 47% market share, serving around 4 million customers.
20 March 2025
Internet Access in Australia: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Australia: A Comprehensive Overview

By early 2025, about 8.62 million homes and businesses will be connected to NBN-based plans, with fixed-line services delivering 98.5% of advertised speeds during peak hours in 2023. FTTP is the most reliable NBN technology, while FTTN accounts for nearly half of daily outages. Starlink offers average download speeds of 192 Mbps in Australia, with latency around 30 ms. Typical fixed broadband costs range from A$60 to A$120 per month.
15 March 2025
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