Equatorial Guinea is an oil-rich nation often dubbed a “digital desert” due to its severely limited internet access. Despite one of Africa’s highest GDPs per capita, the country has among the world’s worst connectivity in terms of cost, speed, and availability newscentral.africa connectingafrica.com. With internet prices reaching nearly $50 per gigabyte – the most expensive…
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The satellite industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation as ground control “goes cloud.” Between 2025 and 2030, satellite ground segment operations are shifting from hardware-centric architectures to flexible, software-defined, cloud-enabled infrastructure. This trend is driven by the explosive growth in satellite deployments and demand for real-time data services, which traditional ground systems struggle to…
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El Salvador has dramatically expanded internet access over the past decade, with roughly 4.88 million people online as of early 2025 (76.9% of the population) datareportal.com. The telecom sector was privatized in 1997 to encourage competition trade.gov, resulting in robust mobile growth. Today mobile networks cover ~93% of the territory, and 92% of Salvadorans have…
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A New Space Race in Satellite Manufacturing The satellite manufacturing industry is entering a boom period from 2024 through 2033, with “bus” platforms – the modular chassis of satellites – at the center of a fierce global competition. Established aerospace giants are vying with agile NewSpace startups to meet surging demand for satellites across Low-Earth…
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Ecuador’s internet infrastructure is a mix of fixed broadband networks, expanding mobile coverage, and a growing number of public Wi-Fi access points. Fixed broadband penetration remains relatively low – around 15% of the population had a fixed-line internet subscription as of late 2022 freedomhouse.org. This equated to roughly 2.75–2.9 million fixed broadband accounts in a…
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The maritime satellite communications market is entering a dynamic growth phase, buoyed by surging demand for connectivity at sea. In the coming years, services delivered via Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and L-band satellite links are expected to expand rapidly, transforming how ships stay connected on the open oceans. Industry forecasts project robust growth through…
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Timor-Leste (East Timor) is making strides to overcome a long-standing digital divide. For years, this young Southeast Asian nation has grappled with low internet penetration, high costs, and slow speeds – a stark contrast to its more connected neighbors. However, recent developments such as the rollout of a submarine fiber-optic cable and the arrival of…
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In-flight connectivity (IFC) via satellite has shifted from a luxury novelty to an expected amenity in air travel. As airlines emerge from the pandemic, they are accelerating investments in high-speed Wi-Fi to meet passenger demand and gain competitive edge. Recent surveys show that 83% of passengers are more likely to rebook with an airline that…
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Market Overview and Definition Satellite Earth observation covers remote sensing data from space (and high-altitude) sensors plus the analytics that turn imagery into actionable insights. The sector is rapidly evolving: by 2023 there were over 6,500 satellites in orbit, enabling unprecedented global coverage mordorintelligence.com. Today’s EO data includes optical images, radar (SAR) returns, hyperspectral scans,…
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Dominica’s connectivity is carried by undersea cables and local networks. The island is a landing point on the Southern Caribbean Fiber (SCF) ring, a 3,000-km submarine cable linking 15 Eastern Caribbean islands (including Dominica) with high-capacity fiber southerncaribbeanfiber.com. On-island, the former Cable & Wireless (now Flow) network provides fixed DSL and coaxial/cable service, while Digicel (via…
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