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Internet Access in Gabon 2025: Fiber, Mobile Networks, and the Satellite Revolution

Overview of Internet Penetration in Gabon Gabon stands out as one of Central Africa’s most connected countries, with internet usage reaching roughly 72% of the population in early 2025 datareportal.com datareportal.com. According to DataReportal, about 1.84 million people in Gabon were using the internet as of January 2025, out of a population of ~2.57 million…
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America’s Internet Divide Exposed: The Truth About Access, Speed, and the Satellite Revolution

The internet is the backbone of modern American life, but not all Americans enjoy equal access or quality of service. As of 2025, the United States boasts some of the fastest average internet speeds in the world, yet millions remain either unconnected or stuck with slow, outdated service. This report provides a comprehensive overview of…
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Internet Access in Grenada: Overview and Analysis

Overview of Internet Access in Grenada Grenada has achieved a relatively high level of internet penetration, with roughly 77–80% of the population online as of 2023 datareportal.com pulse.internetsociety.org. This equates to about 98,000 individuals using the internet out of a population of ~125,000 datareportal.com datareportal.com. Internet access is common among both residential and business users,…
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Internet Access in Palestine: West Bank and Gaza

Palestine – encompassing the West Bank and Gaza Strip – has made strides in expanding internet access, but it lags behind global and regional standards due to unique political and infrastructural challenges en.wikipedia.org. Decades of Israeli occupation and the terms of the Oslo Accords have constrained the development of telecommunications, limiting spectrum access and hindering…
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Eswatini’s Internet Access in 2025: 5G, Starlink & Surprising Coverage

Eswatini (pop. ~1.25M in 2025 datareportal.com) has seen rapid growth in connectivity. Mobile subscribers exceed 1.6 million (≈134% of population) datareportal.com, of which ~1.47 million are mobile broadband connections esccom.org.sz. About 720,000 people (57.6% of Eswatini’s residents) use the internet datareportal.com. Smartphone adoption is high (~964,000 devices) esccom.org.sz, but fixed broadband remains small (~38,828 connections)…
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Connected Deserts: The Digital Landscape of Internet Access in Oman (Including Satellite Internet)

1. Current State of Internet Access in Oman Oman has made remarkable strides in expanding internet connectivity across the country. As of early 2024, an estimated 97.8% of Oman’s population were internet users, reflecting one of the highest penetration rates globally datareportal.com. Nearly every adult in Oman has access to the internet, primarily through widespread…
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Internet Access in Norway: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet access in Norway is characterized by extensive coverage, cutting-edge infrastructure, and high performance. Norway consistently ranks among the world’s top countries for broadband connectivity, with virtually the entire population online and enjoying fast internet speeds. This report provides a detailed look at Norway’s internet landscape – including broadband technologies (fiber, DSL, cable, mobile), mobile…
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Google Fiber Will Light Up Tempe in 2026: Everything Residents & Businesses Should Know

Tempe has officially joined the short but fast‑growing list of U‑S cities getting symmetrical multi‑gigabit internet from Google Fiber (GFiber). Construction began this month in the Warner Ranch neighborhood and the first customer activations are slated for 2026. City leaders say the project closes a long‑running campaign to improve local connectivity, while GFiber executives frame Tempe…
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Britain’s Broadband Battle: The Truth About Internet Access Across the UK (and Beyond!)

Internet connectivity has become as essential as any utility in modern life. From streaming TV and working remotely to accessing public services, reliable broadband is a must-have across the United Kingdom. But how well is Britain actually connected, and how does it stack up against other countries? In this report, we dig into the current…
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State of Internet Access in Palau: From Coral Reefs to Starlink

Palau, a Pacific archipelago famed for its coral reefs and remote islands, has been rapidly modernizing its internet connectivity in recent years. As a small nation of about 18,000 people, Palau long faced challenges in digital access due to its isolated geography and limited infrastructure. Until 2017, Palau relied entirely on satellite links for internet,…
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