Australia’s internet landscape is shaped by a mix of modern broadband infrastructure, expansive mobile networks, and innovative satellite services. This report provides a detailed overview of internet access in Australia, covering fixed-line broadband (including the National Broadband Network), mobile connectivity (4G and 5G), satellite internet options, the unique challenges of rural and remote access, pricing…
Read more
Government Control and Censorship of Internet Access North Korea’s government maintains strict control over all internet usage, allowing access to the global Internet only for a small, elite group with special authorization businessinsider.com en.wikipedia.org. The vast majority of citizens are barred from the global web; instead, they are limited to a state-run domestic network. Even for the…
Read more
Introduction Kenya has one of Africa’s more advanced internet markets, but access remains uneven. As of early 2024, roughly 22.7 million Kenyans were using the internet (about 40.8% penetration) datareportal.com. Mobile broadband is the primary mode of access, given high mobile phone penetration, while fixed broadband subscriptions are growing steadily. The government envisions a “digital…
Read more
Internet Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Libya’s internet infrastructure is recovering and evolving after years of conflict. Under Muammar Gaddafi’s regime, the telecom sector was entirely state-controlled and private competition was virtually nonexistent mondaq.com. The primary telecommunications holding is the Libyan Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Company (LPTIC), which oversees key state-owned providers libyareview.com. Major service…
Read more
