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…
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Introduction Egypt’s internet landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. With over 100 million people and internet penetration above 70%, the country has seen surging demand for broadband and mobile data en.wikipedia.org. Major investments in fiber optics and mobile networks are boosting speeds to record highs – Egypt even boasted the fastest internet in Africa in…
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Introduction Saudi Arabia has undergone a dramatic transformation in internet access over the past decade. High-speed broadband is now widespread in cities, and even remote deserts are coming online. This report examines the state of internet services in the Kingdom – from the dominance of major providers and cutting-edge fiber optics to the spread of…
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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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Major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Market Share Kazakhstan’s telecom market is dominated by a few large providers, led by the former state monopoly Kazakhtelecom. Kazakhtelecom (including its mobile subsidiaries) accounts for roughly 60% of the telecom market by revenue ar2023.telecom.kz. It owns major stakes in mobile operators Kcell and Tele2/Altel, consolidating much of the market under its group.…
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Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Yemen’s internet infrastructure is limited and highly centralized. The backbone relies on a few aging international connections and an outdated domestic network. A single subsea cable – the FALCON/FLAG system landing at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah – carries most of Yemen’s bandwidth ukraine.wilsoncenter.org washingtoninstitute.org. In fact, almost all…
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Internet Infrastructure and Major Providers Ukraine has a well-developed internet infrastructure with extensive fiber-optic networks and numerous providers. Thousands of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operate in Ukraine, from national telecoms to small local companies. In fact, over 4,200 ISPs were registered as of August 2024 interfax.com, reflecting a highly competitive market. The largest providers hold relatively small…
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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…
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