Government Control and Censorship of Internet Access North Korea’s government maintains strict control over all internet usage, allowing access to the global Internet only for a small, elite group with special authorization businessinsider.com en.wikipedia.org. The vast majority of citizens are barred from the global web; instead, they are limited to a state-run domestic network. Even for the…
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Major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Market Share Japan’s internet market is served by a mix of former incumbents and new entrants, with a few major providers dominating subscriber share. The top ISPs for fixed internet access include both traditional telecom companies and cable operators. The leading providers (by market share of internet subscriptions) are…
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Introduction Kenya has one of Africa’s more advanced internet markets, but access remains uneven. As of early 2024, roughly 22.7 million Kenyans were using the internet (about 40.8% penetration) datareportal.com. Mobile broadband is the primary mode of access, given high mobile phone penetration, while fixed broadband subscriptions are growing steadily. The government envisions a “digital…
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Major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Market Share Kazakhstan’s telecom market is dominated by a few large providers, led by the former state monopoly Kazakhtelecom. Kazakhtelecom (including its mobile subsidiaries) accounts for roughly 60% of the telecom market by revenue ar2023.telecom.kz. It owns major stakes in mobile operators Kcell and Tele2/Altel, consolidating much of the market under its group.…
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Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Nigeria’s internet infrastructure relies on a combination of undersea fiber-optic cables, terrestrial networks, and a handful of dominant service providers. Multiple international submarine cables land in Nigeria, connecting it to global internet hubs. Key cables include: These undersea cables terminate in Lagos and other coastal landing stations, feeding into national…
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