Current State of Internet Infrastructure in Laos Laos has significantly expanded its telecommunications infrastructure in recent years. By 2023, the country had laid over 98,500 kilometers of fiber-optic cable, vastly extending network coverage into remote areas laotiantimes.com. As a landlocked nation, Laos relies on cross-border fiber links for global connectivity, and it now operates 18…
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Santiago’s skyline is a tempting playground for drone enthusiasts and professionals, but Chile’s drone regulations are strict. Both recreational hobbyists and commercial operators can fly in Santiago only if they comply with national regulations on registration, licensing, and safe flying practices. These rules are enforced by Chile’s civil aviation authority and local law enforcement, and…
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Get ready for a rare summer light show. The aurora borealis (Northern Lights) might paint the night sky tonight (August 19, 2025) across more than a dozen U.S. states, thanks to a geomagnetic storm forecast by NOAA fastcompany.com. Skywatchers from the Pacific Northwest to New England – and even parts of the Midwest – have…
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Seoul is notorious for its stringent drone regulations, and 2025 brings some of the toughest rules yet. Both hobbyists and commercial drone operators face tight controls – from mandatory registration and pilot licensing to expansive no-fly zones covering much of the city. Before you launch a drone in Seoul, here’s everything you need to know…
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Flying a drone in Copenhagen can be an amazing way to capture the city’s beauty from above, but it comes with strict rules and regulations. Denmark’s drone laws have been largely harmonized with the European Union (EU) framework, meaning the rules in Copenhagen align with EU-wide drone regulations, with some additional Danish-specific restrictions en.droneregler.dk. Before…
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Introduction: Drones Soaring in a City of Rules Drones have become increasingly popular in Cape Town for capturing stunning aerial views of Table Mountain, coastlines, and cityscapes. However, ever since South Africa introduced drone regulations in 2015, flying in Cape Town’s skies comes with strict rules d7.westerncape.gov.za. Aspiring pilots must be aware of what’s legal…
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The Grenadines – a chain of idyllic islands including Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Union Island, Mayreau, and more – are rapidly shedding their past reputation of sluggish internet. In 2025, these tropical gems enjoy unprecedented connectivity options: subsea fiber-optic cables now link key islands to high-speed broadband, 4G LTE mobile networks blanket most populated areas, and…
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Where and When to See the Northern Lights and How to Photograph Them The aurora borealis (Northern Lights) is poised for its most spectacular displays in years. With the Sun nearing solar maximum in 2025, increased solar storms are supercharging the auroras, making them brighter and visible further from the poles businessinsider.com aurora-expeditions.com. This comprehensive…
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Introduction and Key Indicators Sri Lanka’s internet landscape is a rapidly evolving mix of fixed fiber broadband, widespread mobile networks, and emerging satellite services. As of early 2025, internet usage has reached over 12.4 million individuals (about 53–56% of the population) themorning.lk freedomhouse.org. Active mobile connections even exceed the population count (with 29.3 million mobile…
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Liechtenstein, a 160 km² principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria, has quietly built one of the world’s most advanced internet infrastructures by 2025. This tiny nation of ~40,000 people boasts universal fiber broadband, extensive 4G/5G mobile coverage, and even access to cutting-edge satellite internet. The result is lightning-fast connectivity virtually everywhere – from its capital…
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