Tag: Internet

Namibia is undergoing a digital transformation that promises to bridge vast distances and connect its people like never before. With about half of Namibians now online – a figure that climbed from roughly 53% in 2023 to over 60% in 2024 datareportal.com namibiansun.com – the country stands at the cusp of a connectivity revolution. Yet,…
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Types of Internet Access in Qatar Qatar enjoys a highly advanced internet ecosystem with multiple access technologies available. Fiber-optic broadband (FTTH) is the dominant fixed access method, providing high-speed connectivity to homes and businesses nationwide. In fact, fiber is “by far the most prevalent fixed technology in Qatar,” having largely replaced legacy copper/DSL lines. The…
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South Korea is often hailed as a broadband utopia – and for good reason. Nearly 100% of Korean households have internet access, connecting some 97% of the population online blog.apnic.net en.wikipedia.org. Users enjoy lightning-fast speeds on both fixed fiber networks and mobile 5G, making South Korea a global leader in internet quality and penetration en.wikipedia.org…
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Suriname, a small nation on the Guiana Shield of South America, is undergoing a digital transformation alongside its neighbors Guyana and French Guiana. Internet access has expanded rapidly in recent years – about 474,000 Surinamese were online by early 2024, representing 75.8% of the population datareportal.com. This report examines Suriname’s internet landscape in depth, covering…
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Broadband Infrastructure: DSL, Cable, and Fiber High Nationwide Coverage: The Netherlands enjoys nearly universal fixed broadband availability, with 99.3% of households able to get a fixed internet connection as of 2022 point-topic.com. Historically, Dutch broadband has relied on two main infrastructures – telephone lines (DSL) and cable TV networks – and in recent years a…
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Overview of Internet Access in Kuwait Kuwait boasts near-universal internet access, with approximately 4.29 million internet users (99% of the population) as of early 2024 datareportal.com. The country’s entire population lives in urban areas, and virtually all households have internet at home citra.gov.kw. Mobile connectivity is especially prevalent – Kuwait had about 7.89 million cellular…
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Monday, June 30, 2025 – Today’s tech headlines span social media shake-ups, big tech legal battles, AI advancements, cybersecurity crackdowns, and more. Below we delve into all the major internet and technology news stories of the day, with context and expert insights for each development. X (Twitter) Hires Viral-App Veteran Nikita Bier as Head of…
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Overview of Turkmenistan’s Internet Landscape Turkmenistan’s Internet Penetration: Turkmenistan remains one of the world’s least connected and most restricted internet environments. As of early 2024, only about 39.5% of the population (roughly 2.59 million people) were internet users datareportal.com. Independent analyses estimate penetration around 34–40% into 2025 monitor.civicus.org datareportal.com – the lowest rate in Central…
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Overview of Taiwan’s Internet Infrastructure Taiwan boasts a highly developed internet infrastructure anchored by extensive fiber-optic networks and robust mobile coverage. Fixed broadband is ubiquitous in urban areas and well-penetrated in rural regions, with fiber (FTTx) as the dominant technology. Out of about 6.55 million fixed broadband accounts in 2022, roughly 4.12 million (≈63%) were…
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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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