Introduction High-speed internet access is increasingly seen as essential infrastructure, yet billions worldwide still lack reliable connectivity. Traditional wired broadband and cellular networks often fail to reach remote or underserved areas, leaving a “digital divide.” Enter Starlink, a satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX. Starlink is deploying thousands of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to deliver…
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Introduction and Current Internet Usage in CAR The Central African Republic (CAR) remains one of the least connected nations on earth. As of early 2024, only about 616,600 Central Africans were internet users, roughly 10.6% of the population datareportal.com. In other words, nearly 90% of the country’s ~5.8 million people are offline datareportal.com. Most users access the…
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Introduction Internet access in Niger is increasingly recognized as vital for socio-economic development in one of the world’s poorest countries. Niger has a fast-growing population of over 26 million people, the majority of whom live in rural areas datareportal.com. However, internet usage remains very low by global standards – only around 17% of the population…
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General Internet Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Sudan’s internet infrastructure relies on a national fiber-optic backbone and international gateways centered at Port Sudan. The country is connected to several submarine cables, including the East Africa Submarine System (EASSy) and FLAG/FALCON networks, which land at the Red Sea coast en.wikipedia.org. Terrestrial fiber links extend to neighboring…
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General Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Mozambique’s internet infrastructure is still developing and heavily reliant on mobile networks. Fixed-line broadband penetration is minimal, with the state-owned Telecomunicações de Moçambique (Tmcel) being the only operator offering integrated fixed-line services trade.gov. The country is primarily served by three mobile network providers: International connectivity has improved significantly over the past…
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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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STARLINK MAP Starlink’s coverage area varies depending on the location of the ground stations and the density of the satellite constellation. Starlink Availability by Country (updated May 30, 2025) Currently, Starlink is available in: United States – Limited trials began in August 2020, with public service starting in November 2020. Canada – January 2021. United…
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FRAUD ALERT TS2 SPACE Warns of Fraudulent Satellite Offers We are aware that fraudulent satellite phone and Internet offers are being transmitted via Internet by people claiming to be employees or representatives of TS2. The scam goes like this – a woman usually receives information in email that can be online with husband or family…
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