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Connectivity refers to the state or quality of being connected or linked to something else. It typically describes the capacity for communication, interaction, or integration between systems, devices, networks, or individuals. In technology, connectivity often pertains to how devices like computers, smartphones, and networks can connect to each other and exchange information, such as through the internet or wireless connections. It also encompasses the physical and logical relationships that enable interoperability between different technologies or platforms. In social contexts, connectivity can refer to the relationships between people and communities, emphasizing the importance of social networks and support systems in facilitating interaction and engagement.

Internet Access in Somalia: Growth, Challenges, and the Future of Connectivity

Introduction Somalia’s internet landscape has evolved rapidly from near-isolation to growing connectivity. In the past, decades of civil conflict and minimal infrastructure left Somalia largely offline. Today, internet access is increasingly recognized as vital for economic recovery, social development, and security. Mobile networks and new fiber-optic links now connect millions of Somalis to the digital…
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UAE’s Internet Revolution: Blazing Speeds, Fiber Dominance & the Race to Satellite Connectivity

Overview The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has transformed into one of the world’s most connected countries, boasting near-universal internet usage (about 99% of the population online) u.ae. Aggressive investments in telecommunications infrastructure – from extensive fiber optic networks to early 5G deployment – have yielded world-leading internet speeds. At the same time, the industry remains…
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Internet Access in Sudan

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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Internet Access in Yemen: Overview and Key Aspects

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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