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Mauritius Online: How a Paradise Island is Beaming Broadband (Even from Space)

Mauritius Online: How a Paradise Island is Beaming Broadband (Even from Space)

As of early 2025, about 1.01 million Mauritians used the internet, representing roughly 79.5% of the population. By 2024 Mauritius had over 2.2 million internet subscriptions, about 178 per 100 inhabitants, indicating many people hold multiple connections. Mauritius completed 100% fiber‑to‑the‑home coverage in 2017, with 100% of households passed by fiber and fixed broadband speeds around 55 Mbps on average. The island is connected by five major undersea cables—SAFE, LION/LION2, METISS, MARS, and T3—with capacities including ~800 Gbps on SAFE, ~1.28 Tbps on LION, 24 Tbps on METISS, 8 Tbps on MARS, and 18 Tbps (upgradable to 54 Tbps) on
22 June 2025
Mauritius Drone Laws 2025: 8 Critical Rules & Recent Updates Every Pilot Must Know

Mauritius Drone Laws 2025: 8 Critical Rules & Recent Updates Every Pilot Must Know

Key Facts Summary (Keep reading for an in-depth breakdown of each rule and how to comply with the latest Mauritian drone regulations.) Rules for Recreational Drone Use General Allowed Use: Flying a drone recreationally (for personal enjoyment with no commercial intent) is legal in Mauritius, but strict rules apply to ensure safety drone-laws.com. Drones under 7 kg used purely for leisure were previously exempt from heavy regulation civil-aviation.govmu.org. This means that until recently hobby pilots did not need a license or to register their small drones, as long as they followed the safety guidelines. However, all recreational pilots are expected
21 September 2025
Internet Access in Cape Verde: Current Status and Outlook

Internet Access in Cape Verde: Current Status and Outlook

As of early 2025, about 73.5% of Cape Verde’s population were internet users, roughly 387,000 people out of ~526,000. Fixed broadband subscriptions totaled about 38,000 in 2023, approximately 7 per 100 people. Cape Verde Telecom (CVTelecom) reported passing over 22,000 FTTH homes by the end of 2021, primarily in urban areas. There were over 600,000 mobile cellular connections active in early 2025, about 115% of the population, with 91% of connections broadband-capable (3G/4G). Total internet subscription density reached about 90 per 100 inhabitants in mid-2023, while around 73% of people were online. In early 2024, the median fixed broadband download
6 June 2025
Inside Madagascar’s Internet Revolution: From Mobile Networks to Starlink Skies

Inside Madagascar’s Internet Revolution: From Mobile Networks to Starlink Skies

Madagascar is connected to four major submarine cables—EASSy, LION/LION2, METISS, and 2Africa—with the 2Africa landing at Mahajanga in February 2023 and becoming operational in late 2023. Fixed broadband penetration is extremely low, at about 0.11 per 100 people in 2023, forcing most of the population to rely on mobile networks. Market shares are Telma about 50%, Orange about 30%, Airtel about 7%, Blueline’s bip about 2%, and SpaceX Starlink around 10% of Madagascar’s internet market as of 2024–2025. 4G coverage reaches roughly 71% of the population, while overall mobile signal availability sits around 92%. Madagascar experimented with 5G early on:
Where Satellite Phones Are Illegal?

Where Satellite Phones Are Illegal?

Bangladesh bans satellite phone use; possession can lead to arrest and imprisonment. North Korea prohibits all unauthorized communication devices, foreigners must surrender phones and privacy is not guaranteed, with detention possible. India restricts satellite phones to government‑approved Inmarsat devices, requiring a license (No Objection Certificate) from the Department of Telecommunications before bringing one in. China maintains a de facto ban on private sat phones, requiring registration for limited state use and has deployed jammers in some areas to block unapproved devices. Chad bans satellite phones under any circumstances, with Thuraya explicitly outlawed and Iridium sometimes tolerated. Myanmar (Burma) effectively bans
6 June 2025
Where Satellite Phones Are Illegal?

Wo sind Satellitentelefone illegal?

Bangladesch: Jegliche Nutzung von Satellitentelefonen ist illegal; der Besitz kann zur Festnahme und Inhaftierung führen, und es werden keine Sondergenehmigungen ausgestellt. Nordkorea: Alle nicht autorisierten Kommunikationsgeräte sind verboten; Ausländer müssen bei der Einreise Telefone abgeben und Satellitentelefone bleiben streng untersagt. China: Private Satellitentelefone waren lange verboten und sind jetzt nur über staatliche Anbieter nutzbar, Geräte müssen registriert werden und nicht registrierte Geräte können beschlagnahmt werden, besonders in Grenzregionen sowie Tibet/Xinjiang. Indien: Satellitentelefone sind stark reguliert; nur Telefone im Inmarsat-Netz sind erlaubt und eine DoT-Lizenz (No Objection Certificate) vor der Einfuhr erforderlich; Ausländer ohne Lizenz wurden verhaftet. Russland: Satellitentelefone sind mit
8 June 2025
Where Satellite Phones Are Illegal?

Dove sono illegali i telefoni satellitari?

Bangladesh: tutto l’uso di telefoni satellitari è illegale, e il possesso può portare a arresto e detenzione. Ciad: i telefoni satellitari sono illegali in genere, con Thuraya vietato e Iridium tollerato solo in parte, quindi i viaggiatori non dovrebbero fare affidamento su questa distinzione. India: i telefoni satellitari sono ammessi solo se operano sulla rete Inmarsat approvata dal governo e registrati con una licenza DoT (NOC); gli stranieri con dispositivi non autorizzati sono stati arrestati e multati. Cina: l’uso privato di telefoni satellitari è vietato da decenni e oggi è consentito solo tramite operatori statali autorizzati; i segnali non registrati
8 June 2025
Internet Access in Gabon 2025: Fiber, Mobile Networks, and the Satellite Revolution

Internet Access in Gabon 2025: Fiber, Mobile Networks, and the Satellite Revolution

Gabon’s internet usage reaches about 72% of the population in January 2025, with roughly 1.84 million internet users out of a ~2.57 million population. Over 91% of Gabon’s population is urban, yet about 1,253 villages lacked any mobile coverage as of early 2024, with 200 additional villages planned for Phase 2 in 2024. Moov Africa Gabon Telecom and Airtel Gabon dominate the mobile market in 2025, each with roughly half the subscribers, offering 2G/3G/4G nationwide and no commercial 5G yet. CanalBox FTTH from Group Vivendi Africa (GVA) launched in 2017, with Libreville fiber passing over 130,000 homes and businesses and
Mahindra & Mahindra Share Price Today (5 December 2025): Near Record Highs as Brokers Back SUV and EV Growth

Mahindra & Mahindra Share Price Today (5 December 2025): Near Record Highs as Brokers Back SUV and EV Growth

Mumbai | 5 December 2025 — Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) is trading within touching distance of its lifetime highs after a run of strong quarterly results, upbeat November sales, an overseas stake sale that unlocked cash, and a fresh AAA credit-rating reaffirmation. Analysts at both global and domestic brokerages remain broadly positive on the stock, even after a 5‑year rally of more than 4x. Mahindra & Mahindra share price today: hovering near record levels Around late morning on 5 December 2025, Mahindra & Mahindra shares were quoted near ₹3,700–3,710 on the NSE, versus a previous close of ₹3,671.6, implying
Tenneco Clean Air India IPO: GMP Nears ₹123 on 16 November, 60x Subscription Sets Up Big Listing on 19 November

Tenneco Clean Air India IPO: GMP Nears ₹123 on 16 November, 60x Subscription Sets Up Big Listing on 19 November

On Sunday, 16 November 2025, investor focus in India’s primary market is firmly on Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd, the auto-systems maker whose ₹3,600 crore IPO has turned into one of the biggest blockbusters of the quarter. With the issue subscribed nearly 59–62 times and the grey market premium (GMP) hovering around ₹123 per share, the street is now gearing up for allotment finalisation on Monday and listing on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. Upstox – Online Stock and Share Trading+2Business Standard+2 Below is a complete snapshot of where the IPO stands today, 16 November, and what investors should watch as
16 November 2025
Tenneco Clean Air India IPO: GMP Nears ₹123 on 16 November, 60x Subscription Sets Up Big Listing on 19 November

Tenneco Clean Air IPO: TENNIND Share Price Today, Listing Gains and Outlook (19 November 2025)

Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd made a strong debut on the Indian stock markets today, Wednesday, 19 November 2025, with its shares listing at a hefty premium and closing the day significantly above the IPO issue price. As of market close on 19 November 2025, Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd (NSE: TENNIND, BSE: 544612) ended around ₹491 per share, roughly 23–24% higher than its IPO price of ₹397. Business Standard+2INDmoney+2 Below is a full breakdown of how the Tenneco Clean Air IPO performed today, what drove the listing gains, and what analysts and the latest news are saying about the stock. Tenneco Clean Air IPO: Key
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 16.10.2025

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: October 18, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT Centerspace (CSR) Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average, Signals Bullish Momentum October 16, 2025, 11:07 PM EDT. Centerspace (CSR) shares climbed to as high as $61.16 Thursday, rising above the 200-day moving average of $60.64. The move comes as CSR trades about +1.5% on the session, with a last trade near $60.75. The breakout above the 200 DMA suggests a potential shift in near-term momentum. Over the past year, CSR has traded between a low of $52.76 and a high of $75.92, framing the current price within the 52-week range. The
16 October 2025
Mastercard Stock (MA) After Hours: Shares Tick Higher Late on Dec. 17, 2025 — Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Mastercard Stock (MA) After Hours: Shares Tick Higher Late on Dec. 17, 2025 — Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) finished Wednesday’s session little changed and then nudged higher in after-hours trading as investors digested a fresh batch of partnership announcements and looked ahead to Thursday’s market-moving U.S. inflation data. MA stock closed at $565.47 at 4:00 p.m. ET on December 17, 2025, down 0.10% on the day, and rose to about $566.50 in after-hours trading as of 7:58 p.m. ET. StockAnalysis+1 Below is what mattered after the bell today—and what to keep on your radar before the stock market opens on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Mastercard stock price after the bell: what happened on Dec.
18 December 2025
XPeng Stock News (XPEV): Shares Pop on Qatar Expansion Headlines—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

XPeng Stock News (XPEV): Shares Pop on Qatar Expansion Headlines—What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

As of 4:40 a.m. New York time (ET) on Saturday, December 27, 2025, U.S. stock markets are closed for the weekend, leaving investors to digest Friday’s action and a fresh batch of overseas-expansion headlines before the next session begins on Monday morning. XPeng stock price recap: where XPEV ended the last session XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) finished the last trading session at $20.78, after trading between roughly $19.55 and $21.18—a wide intraday span that underscores how jumpy EV names can get in year-end liquidity. MarketWatch Market data showed heavy volume (about 14.2 million shares), and after-hours trading had the stock
XPeng Stock (XPEV) Surges on Qatar Launch and China’s New EV Efficiency Cap — What Investors Should Watch Next

XPeng Stock (XPEV) Surges on Qatar Launch and China’s New EV Efficiency Cap — What Investors Should Watch Next

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 2:22 a.m. ET, Market closed — XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) heads into the weekend with fresh momentum after the Chinese EV maker’s shares jumped in Friday’s session, fueled by a burst of headlines around Middle East expansion and a newly announced, mandatory China EV energy-consumption cap slated to take effect in 2026. Investing.com+1 With U.S. markets shut until Monday’s open, investors’ focus now shifts to whether XPEV can hold onto its gains in the next session—and whether the latest catalysts translate into tangible overseas deliveries and healthier economics in 2026. XPeng stock price recap: where
Botswana’s Digital Leap: How Satellites and Smartphones Are Redefining Internet Access in the Kalahari

Botswana’s Digital Leap: How Satellites and Smartphones Are Redefining Internet Access in the Kalahari

As of early 2024, about 2.09 million Batswana were internet users, representing roughly 77.3% of the population. Cellular penetration is around 185%, with mobile internet subscriptions at 2.93 million and fixed-line subscriptions at 164,000. Orange Botswana launched Africa’s first 5G network in 2022, initially covering about 30% of the population. SpaceX’s Starlink entered Botswana in August 2024 after BOCRA approved the license in May 2024, with Paratus Botswana becoming the first authorized Starlink reseller. BoFiNet operates the national fiber backbone and buys capacity from submarine cables like WACS and EASSy, becoming the largest provider of Botswana’s international bandwidth; as of
Don’t Fly Your Drone in Seychelles Until You Read This (2025 Laws Update)

Don’t Fly Your Drone in Seychelles Until You Read This (2025 Laws Update)

Overview of Seychelles Drone Regulations Seychelles is often viewed as a tropical paradise, but when it comes to drones, it has a firm regulatory framework to ensure safety and privacy. The Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) is the national body overseeing drone operations. According to SCAA, drone flying is legal in Seychelles for both recreational enthusiasts and commercial operators, provided all regulations are strictly followed drone-laws.com. In recent years, Seychelles has introduced comprehensive drone guidelines (notably in 2017 and updated in 2021) to address the surge in drone usage. These rules cover everything from registration and airspace restrictions to privacy
22 September 2025

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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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