Introduction The pace of internet connectivity has accelerated to truly insane speeds, from experimental lab links transferring petabits per second to gigabit-grade services available in homes. Around the world, researchers and providers are continually breaking speed records and rolling out ultra-fast networks. This report explores the extremes of internet speed in three realms: cutting-edge laboratory…
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The convergence of satellite communications with 5G networks is accelerating, launching a new space race to provide broadband backhaul from orbit. In the period 2024–2031, companies are investing billions of dollars into constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites to extend 5G coverage to every corner of…
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Zimbabwe connected to the internet relatively early, but access was very limited for many years. The first internet service providers (ISPs) emerged in the mid-1990s – Data Control & Systems was established in 1994 and MWEB in 1995 paynow.co.zw chatsports.com. At that time the internet was expensive and largely confined to corporations and elite users.…
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Space is becoming an increasingly crowded and critical domain, and with it comes a rising demand for robust satellite insurance and risk management solutions. Satellite insurance – covering risks from launch failures to in-orbit malfunctions and third-party liability – has evolved from a niche product into a vital component of the space economy. In 1965…
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Ghana has seen a rapid rise in internet usage over the past decade, evolving from single-digit penetration in 2010 to nearly 70% of the population online today. As of early 2025, approximately 24.3 million Ghanaians were internet users, representing an internet penetration rate of 69.9% datareportal.com. This is a dramatic increase from just 8% in…
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Introduction: The global fighter jet market is in takeoff mode in 2025, reaching record heights as nations race to modernize their air forces. Defense giants are vying to supply cutting-edge stealth aircraft amid rising geopolitical tensions and increased military spending. Major powers and their allies are pouring billions into new fighters, driven by NATO’s expansion,…
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Drones have gone from futuristic gadgets to everyday tools – and governments worldwide are scrambling to keep up. In 2025, drone pilots face a patchwork of laws and regulations that can vary dramatically from one country (or even city) to another. Fly a drone in the wrong place without the right paperwork, and you could…
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Introduction to Mobile & Portable Satellite Internet A SpaceX Starlink satellite dish set up outdoors. Portable satellite internet terminals like this bring high-speed connectivity to remote areas in 2025.Mobile and portable satellite internet delivers broadband connectivity from satellites in space directly to users on the move or in remote locations. Instead of relying on traditional…
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Introduction Imagine getting ultra-fast internet in the middle of the ocean or deep in a remote village, all thanks to satellites orbiting above. 5G satellite internet is an emerging paradigm that fuses next-generation 5G wireless technology with satellite networks to deliver broadband connectivity virtually anywhere on Earth. By leveraging constellations of low Earth orbit (LEO)…
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Morocco has experienced a dramatic expansion in internet connectivity over the past decade. As of early 2024, there were 34.47 million internet users in the country, representing an internet penetration rate of about 90.7% of the population datareportal.com datareportal.com. (For comparison, this marks a jump from around 84% in 2021 freedomhouse.org.) The vast majority of…
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