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The Digital Lifeline: Inside Ghana’s Internet Revolution from Fiber to Satellite

As of early 2025, about 24.3 million Ghanaians were internet users, representing 69.9% penetration, with 38.3 million active mobile connections. Over 93% of mobile connections are on 3G, 4G, or 5G networks, underscoring mobile broadband dominance. In 2021, internet use was about 80% among youth (15–29), with urban usage around 80% and rural usage about 54%. Fixed broadband subscriptions were about 113,640 by late 2023, less than 0.7% of the population, with more than 99% of users relying on mobile networks. MTN Ghana launched 4G LTE in 2016 and accounts for about 82% of Ghana’s 4G traffic. By 2020, 4G

15 June 2025

Digital Transformation·Fiber Optics·Internet·Satellite Technology

Internet Access Chaos: Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Breakthroughs (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Major Outages and Internet Shutdowns In early September 2025, multiple outages and deliberate shutdowns disrupted internet access for millions across different regions. In the United States, a major Verizon network failure on August 30 demonstrated the fragility of even advanced telecom systems ts2.tech. Starting around midday (Eastern time), Verizon mobile users from California to New York suddenly lost service, with their phones stuck in emergency “SOS only” mode instead of connecting to any network ts2.tech. By mid-afternoon, outage reports spiked above 23,000 as people complained they couldn’t make calls or use mobile data ts2.tech. Verizon attributed the blackout to a

6 September 2025

Broadband·Connectivity·Internet·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:META·News·NSE:SCOM·NYSE:VZ·Technology

Côte d’Ivoire’s Internet Revolution: Fiber Optics, 5G Dreams, and Satellite Solutions

As of 2024, about 53.4% of Ivorians live in urban areas, while urban internet usage is roughly 50% compared with 22% in rural areas. Côte d’Ivoire has laid over 5,200 km of fiber under the RNHD backbone, targeting nearly 7,000 km by September 2025. The country is connected to the ACE and WACS submarine cables, and the 2Africa mega-cable is expected to land in 2023–2024, adding about 180 Tbps design capacity. By 2023, about 92% of Ivorians had access to at least one 4G network. MTN Côte d’Ivoire began 5G trials in 2021 and launched first 5G sites in late

8 June 2025

5G·Fiber Optics·Internet

Senegal’s Internet Revolution: How Fiber, 5G, and Policy Are Connecting a Nation

As of January 2025, about 11.3 million Senegalese use the internet, representing 60.6% of the population, with roughly 4 in 10 still offline. There were 22.7 million active mobile connections in early 2025, about 121% of the population due to multiple SIM cards. Approximately 90% of Senegal’s mobile connections are on 3G/4G/5G networks, i.e., broadband capable. Senegal gained access to the 45,000 km 2Africa subsea cable after landing in Dakar in late 2023, backed by Meta and partners. Senegal’s 5G era began with Orange Sonatel launching 5G services on June 8, 2024 in Dakar, after Free obtained a 5G license

23 July 2025

5G·Internet

From Skies to Sidewalks: Inside the 2025 Drone Delivery Revolution

Amazon Prime Air introduced its MK30 drone in late 2024, a BVLOS-capable hexagonal aircraft that carries up to 5 lbs and operates from Tolleson, Arizona, delivering eligible items within a 4-mile radius in under an hour. Alphabet’s Wing has completed over 350,000 deliveries across 10 locations on 3 continents, using hybrid fixed-wing drones with a top speed of about 70 mph and a rideshare-like model with retailers including Walmart in Dallas–Fort Worth. Zipline’s Platform 2 system carries 6–8 pounds and serves a 10-mile radius (up to 24 miles out-and-back between hubs), with high-volume flight tests beginning in 2023 and first

28 July 2025

Drones·Future Trends·Innovation·Technology

Von den Lüften auf die Gehwege: Die Drohnenliefer-Revolution 2025

Amazon Prime Air stellte Ende 2024 seine MK30-Drohne vor, ein BVLOS-fähiges, sechseckiges Fluggerät, das bis zu 5 Pfund transportiert und von Tolleson, Arizona aus betrieben wird. Es liefert berechtigte Artikel innerhalb eines 4-Meilen-Radius in weniger als einer Stunde aus. Alphabets Wing hat über 350.000 Lieferungen an 10 Standorten auf 3 Kontinenten abgeschlossen und nutzt hybride Starrflügler-Drohnen mit einer Höchstgeschwindigkeit von etwa 70 mph sowie ein rideshare-ähnliches Modell mit Einzelhändlern wie Walmart in Dallas–Fort Worth. Ziplines Platform 2-System transportiert 6–8 Pfund und bedient einen 10-Meilen-Radius (bis zu 24 Meilen Hin- und Rückflug zwischen Hubs), mit Hochvolumen-Flugtests ab 2023 und ersten Kundeneinsätzen

17 September 2025

Technologie

The Shocking Truth About Internet Access in Burkina Faso – From White Zones to Starlink Dreams

As of 2023, internet penetration in Burkina Faso is about 20%, with roughly 4.7 million active internet users in a 23 million population. By late 2023 there were about 17 million mobile internet subscriptions, offering ~77% potential coverage though many subscribers are not active. Fixed broadband remains extremely limited, with about 85,000 active fixed internet subscriptions in Q3 2023, up 140% from 2022. There is a pronounced urban–rural gap: 3G reaches about 64% of the country and 4G/LTE about 46%, 85% have basic mobile signal, 15% have no signal, 1,700 white zones were identified in 2022, of which only 183

2 June 2025

Connectivity·Digital Divide·Internet·Starlink

La scioccante verità sull’accesso a Internet in Burkina Faso – Dalle zone bianche ai sogni di Starlink

Nel 2023 la penetrazione di Internet in Burkina Faso è tra il 17% e il 20% della popolazione, ovvero circa 4,7 milioni di utenti attivi. Alla fine del 2023 si contavano circa 17 milioni di abbonamenti Internet mobili, coprendo circa il 77% della popolazione come potenziale accesso. Gli abbonamenti Internet fissi erano circa 84.807 nel terzo trimestre 2023, pari a meno dell’1% della popolazione, con una crescita del 140% rispetto al 2022. Circa l’85% della popolazione è coperta da segnale mobile di base; la banda larga mobile 3G raggiunge circa il 64% e la 4G/LTE circa il 46%, lasciando circa

12 June 2025

Tecnologia

Des cieux aux trottoirs : plongée au cœur de la révolution de la livraison par drone en 2025

Amazon Prime Air a introduit son drone MK30 fin 2024, un appareil hexagonal capable de BVLOS qui transporte jusqu’à 5 livres et opère depuis Tolleson, Arizona, livrant des articles éligibles dans un rayon de 4 miles en moins d’une heure. Wing d’Alphabet a réalisé plus de 350 000 livraisons dans 10 sites sur 3 continents, utilisant des drones hybrides à voilure fixe avec une vitesse maximale d’environ 70 mph et un modèle de type covoiturage avec des commerçants, dont Walmart à Dallas–Fort Worth. Le système Platform 2 de Zipline transporte 6 à 8 livres et dessert un rayon de 10

17 September 2025

Innovation·Technologie

Die schockierende Wahrheit über den Internetzugang in Burkina Faso – Von weißen Flecken zu Starlink-Träumen

Im Jahr 2023 nutzen etwa 17–20% der Burkinabè das Internet, das entspricht rund 4,7 Millionen aktiven Internetnutzern bei etwa 23 Millionen Einwohnern. Ende 2023 gab es ca. 17 Millionen mobile Internet-Abonnements (ca. 77% der Bevölkerung), während feste Breitbandanschlüsse im 3. Quartal 2023 nur ca. 84.807 aktiv waren. 4G-LTE-Abdeckung in Städten ist hoch, während ländliche Gebiete oft nur 2G oder gar kein Signal haben; 4G-Abdeckung ca. 46% des Landes, 3G ca. 64%, und 2022 gab es rund 1.700 Orte als weiße Zonen, von denen 183 bis 2022 angeschlossen wurden. Eine zentrale Barriere ist die Elektrizität: Viele ländliche Gebiete haben keinen Strom,

12 June 2025

Technologie

ASX Biggest Losers Today (11 December 2025): Lithium, Gold and Small Caps Lead the Sell-Off

Australia’s share market is flashing a split-screen on Thursday, 11 December 2025. By early afternoon in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 was trading around 0.6–0.8% higher near 8,630 points, buoyed by a fresh US Federal Reserve rate cut and still‑strong commodity prices.ABC+1 But dig beneath the headline index and it’s a very different story: lithium explorers, gold developers, defence tech and speculative small caps dominate today’s list of biggest losers on the ASX.Market Index This wrap brings together today’s key moves, news catalysts and early analyst takes, based on information available on 11 December 2025. Market backdrop: strong index, messy internals

11 December 2025

ASX News·ASX:BHP·Stock Market

Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Nigeria’s internet infrastructure relies on a combination of undersea fiber-optic cables, terrestrial networks, and a handful of dominant service providers. Multiple international submarine cables land in Nigeria, connecting it to global internet hubs. Key cables include: These undersea cables terminate in Lagos and other coastal landing stations, feeding into national fiber backbones. A number of companies have deployed fiber-optic networks crisscrossing the country, including Phase3 Telecom, MainOne, Globacom, Suburban Telecom, and MTN Ecoi. Internet exchange points (IXPs) in at least five regions help route domestic traffic locally Ecoi, improving speed and reducing costs. Nigeria’s internet

3 March 2025

Connectivity·Internet·Technology

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:21 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026

Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026

Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.