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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.

Brazil’s Digital Divide: The Real Story Behind Internet Access and the Race to Connect Everyone

Introduction Internet connectivity in Brazil has grown tremendously over the past decade, transforming how Brazilians communicate, learn, and do business. Yet, beneath impressive national statistics lies a nuanced digital divide – gaps between rich and poor, urban and rural, and between well-connected regions and those still struggling for basic access. This report provides a comprehensive overview of…
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Connecting the Unconnected: The State of Internet Access in the Central African Republic

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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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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