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Overview of Connectivity Infrastructure Singapore boasts world-class digital connectivity built on extensive fiber broadband and advanced mobile networks. A nationwide fiber-optic network (the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network, Next Gen NBN) delivers high-speed internet to virtually all homes and businesses opensignal.com. Mobile coverage is similarly robust – 4G LTE is ubiquitous, and 5G networks cover over 95% of the city-state trade.gov.…
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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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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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Major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Market Share Japan’s internet market is served by a mix of former incumbents and new entrants, with a few major providers dominating subscriber share. The top ISPs for fixed internet access include both traditional telecom companies and cable operators. The leading providers (by market share of internet subscriptions) are​…
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