Tag: Technology

Think Kuala Lumpur’s connectivity is all hype? This deep-dive reveals the jaw-dropping truth about 5G, fiber, and Wi-Fi in Malaysia’s capital – including one big surprise for tourists. Overview of KL’s Internet Infrastructure & Digital Readiness Kuala Lumpur is at the heart of one of Southeast Asia’s most connected nations. Internet penetration in Malaysia exceeds 97% of…
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Overview of Connectivity Infrastructure Singapore boasts world-class digital connectivity built on extensive fiber broadband and advanced mobile networks. A nationwide fiber-optic network (the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network, Next Gen NBN) delivers high-speed internet to virtually all homes and businesses opensignal.com. Mobile coverage is similarly robust – 4G LTE is ubiquitous, and 5G networks cover over 95% of the city-state trade.gov.…
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Overview: Connecting a Nation of Islands The Maldives is a geographically dispersed nation of around 1,200 islands (about 200 inhabited) spread across the Indian Ocean. Providing telecom and internet access to this archipelago has been a significant challenge historically. The country’s telecom journey began with a state monopoly: Dhiraagu (Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun) was established in 1988 as…
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Workers install a China Mobile 5G base station at 6,500 meters elevation on Mount Everest in 2020 – the world’s highest 5G site.​ chinadaily.com.cn High-speed internet has reached even the roof of the world. In China’s Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), modern telecommunications now span from Lhasa’s city streets to the remote slopes of the Himalayas.…
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Major Internet Providers and Market Share Mongolia’s internet market is dominated by a few key players. Univision LLC leads with about 62% of the market, making it the largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the country. Univision (part of the Unitel group) offers fiber-optic broadband and IPTV services, underpinning its broad market reach. The second largest ISP is MobiCom Corporation(including…
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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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Introduction Saudi Arabia has undergone a dramatic transformation in internet access over the past decade. High-speed broadband is now widespread in cities, and even remote deserts are coming online. This report examines the state of internet services in the Kingdom – from the dominance of major providers and cutting-edge fiber optics to the spread of…
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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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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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China’s internet landscape is characterized by massive scale, state-controlled infrastructure, and strict governance. With over a billion users online, China hosts the world’s largest internet community, but this access comes with significant restrictions and a parallel digital ecosystem separate from the global internet. Below is an overview of key aspects of internet access in China,…
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