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Inside Rwanda’s Internet Revolution: How the Nation Is Connecting Remote Villages and Launching Satellites

Inside Rwanda’s Internet Revolution: How the Nation Is Connecting Remote Villages and Launching Satellites

Rwanda’s first internet access occurred around 1996, and by 2000 there were about 5,000 users (less than 0.1% of the population). In 2004 Rwanda privatized Rwandatel and sold it to Terracom, opening the ISP market to competition. Between 2008 and 2010, Rwanda laid over 3,000 km of national fiber backbone across all 30 districts, linking to SEACOM, EASSy and TEAMS in 2009, driving international bandwidth costs from about $3,000 per Mbps in 2006 to roughly $25 per Mbps. In 2013, Korea Telecom Rwanda Networks (KTRN) built a nationwide 4G network on a wholesale-only basis, achieving over 95% population coverage by
6 agosto 2025
Inside Burundi’s Digital Struggle: The Truth About Internet Access and the Satellite Solution

Inside Burundi’s Digital Struggle: The Truth About Internet Access and the Satellite Solution

As of January 2025, Burundi had about 1.78 million internet users, roughly 12.5% of ~14 million people, leaving about 88–90% offline. About 99.6% of internet subscriptions are mobile broadband, while fixed broadband is virtually nonexistent with ~0.3% of homes wired and only about 3,000 fixed broadband subscriptions in 2023. 4G coverage reached about 32% of the population in 2023, 3G about 53%, while 2G covers around 97%, leaving many rural areas without true internet. The rural population accounts for about 84% of Burundians, and the government’s Universal Service Fund is rolling out 4G to 178 rural communities, aiming to reach
2 junio 2025
Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink is available in over 100 countries as of mid-2025, spanning North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and parts of South America. As of late 2024, Starlink had surpassed 4 million subscribers. Starlink offers five service types: Residential, Roam, Business (Priority), Maritime, and Aviation. Typical speeds range from about 50 Mbps to 150+ Mbps, with most users above 100 Mbps under good conditions, and latency around 20–50 ms. Monthly pricing ranges from about $90–$120 in well-connected markets, with discounts to roughly $30–$50 in developing regions. The United States was the first to receive Starlink, with public beta in mid-2020 and
2 junio 2025
Disponibilité mondiale de Starlink et rapport d’impact

Disponibilité mondiale de Starlink et rapport d’impact

Starlink est disponible dans plus de 100 pays à la mi-2025, avec les services Résidentiel, Roam, Business, Maritime et Aviation. Depuis le lancement en version bêta en 2020, Starlink compte plus de 4 millions d’abonnés fin 2024 et a déployé des milliers de satellites en orbite terrestre basse. Les vitesses de téléchargement varient d’environ 50 Mbps à plus de 150 Mbps, et la latence se situe autour de 20–50 ms. Le prix mensuel est d’environ 90–120 USD dans les marchés bien desservis, et fortement réduit dans les régions en développement (environ 30–50 USD en Afrique). Le Roam est généralement disponible,
11 junio 2025
Starlink Global Availability and Impact Report

Starlink Wereldwijde Beschikbaarheid en Invloed Rapport

Starlink is wereldwijd beschikbaar in meer dan 100 landen en gebieden, met Residential, Roam, Business, Maritime en Aviation-diensten. Downloadsnelheden liggen doorgaans tussen 50 Mbps en 150+ Mbps en de latency bevindt zich meestal tussen de 20 en 50 ms. Maandprijzen variëren per regio: in goed verbonden markten ongeveer $90–$120 per maand, terwijl in delen van Afrika en Latijns-Amerika vaak $30–$50 betaalbaar zijn. Verenigde Staten: bèta begon in 2020, bredere lancering in oktober 2020; alle dienstvormen zijn beschikbaar en de Residential-prijs begon rond $99/maand met apparatuur van $599; RV-mobiliteit is toegestaan en dekking omvat Alaska, Hawaï en territoria. Canada: beschikbaar sinds
11 junio 2025
From Skies to Sidewalks: Inside the 2025 Drone Delivery Revolution

From Skies to Sidewalks: Inside the 2025 Drone Delivery Revolution

Amazon Prime Air introduced its MK30 drone in late 2024, a BVLOS-capable hexagonal aircraft that carries up to 5 lbs and operates from Tolleson, Arizona, delivering eligible items within a 4-mile radius in under an hour. Alphabet’s Wing has completed over 350,000 deliveries across 10 locations on 3 continents, using hybrid fixed-wing drones with a top speed of about 70 mph and a rideshare-like model with retailers including Walmart in Dallas–Fort Worth. Zipline’s Platform 2 system carries 6–8 pounds and serves a 10-mile radius (up to 24 miles out-and-back between hubs), with high-volume flight tests beginning in 2023 and first
28 julio 2025
Drone Delivery Showdown: Wing vs. Zipline P2 vs. Amazon Prime Air MK30

Drone Delivery Showdown: Wing vs. Zipline P2 vs. Amazon Prime Air MK30

Wing became the first FAA-certified drone air carrier in 2019, and has completed more than 350,000 deliveries, mostly in Australia. Wing’s flagship delivery drone is a hybrid VTOL that carries about 2.5 pounds, with a larger 5-pound variant unveiled in January 2024. Wing drones cruise at up to 65 mph and operate within roughly a 6-mile radius (12 miles round trip) from the launch site. Packages are lowered on a tether from the drone’s fuselage, enabling hover deliveries without landing. Wing and Walmart launched in Dallas–Fort Worth in 2023, serving 18 Walmart Supercenters with plans to reach 100 stores by
From Skies to Sidewalks: Inside the 2025 Drone Delivery Revolution

Des cieux aux trottoirs : plongée au cœur de la révolution de la livraison par drone en 2025

Amazon Prime Air a introduit son drone MK30 fin 2024, un appareil hexagonal capable de BVLOS qui transporte jusqu’à 5 livres et opère depuis Tolleson, Arizona, livrant des articles éligibles dans un rayon de 4 miles en moins d’une heure. Wing d’Alphabet a réalisé plus de 350 000 livraisons dans 10 sites sur 3 continents, utilisant des drones hybrides à voilure fixe avec une vitesse maximale d’environ 70 mph et un modèle de type covoiturage avec des commerçants, dont Walmart à Dallas–Fort Worth. Le système Platform 2 de Zipline transporte 6 à 8 livres et dessert un rayon de 10
17 septiembre 2025
Inside Madagascar’s Internet Revolution: From Mobile Networks to Starlink Skies

Inside Madagascar’s Internet Revolution: From Mobile Networks to Starlink Skies

Madagascar is connected to four major submarine cables—EASSy, LION/LION2, METISS, and 2Africa—with the 2Africa landing at Mahajanga in February 2023 and becoming operational in late 2023. Fixed broadband penetration is extremely low, at about 0.11 per 100 people in 2023, forcing most of the population to rely on mobile networks. Market shares are Telma about 50%, Orange about 30%, Airtel about 7%, Blueline’s bip about 2%, and SpaceX Starlink around 10% of Madagascar’s internet market as of 2024–2025. 4G coverage reaches roughly 71% of the population, while overall mobile signal availability sits around 92%. Madagascar experimented with 5G early on:
Uber’s Drone Delivery Takeoff: Inside the High-Flying Deal with Flytrex That Could Drop Uber Eats at Your Door

Uber’s Drone Delivery Takeoff: Inside the High-Flying Deal with Flytrex That Could Drop Uber Eats at Your Door

Uber & Flytrex Team Up to Launch Drone Deliveries Uber’s latest delivery is headed skyward. In a press release titled “Uber Partners with Flytrex to Launch Drone Delivery”, the San Francisco tech giant announced a strategic alliance with Flytrex – an Israeli-founded drone delivery startup – to begin testing food deliveries by drone through Uber Eats techcrunch.com. This move marks Uber’s first investment in drone technology and a major step into autonomous aerial logistics investor.uber.com restaurantdive.com. According to Uber, pilot programs will roll out in “Uber Eats’ pilot markets in the U.S. by the end of the year” 2025 investor.uber.com,
Global Drone Market Outlook (2025–2030)

Perspectives du marché mondial des drones (2025–2030)

En 2024, le marché mondial des drones (consommateur, commercial et militaire) était estimé à environ 73 milliards de dollars. D’ici 2030, le marché pourrait atteindre 163–165 milliards USD, soit une croissance annuelle moyenne d’environ 14%. Le segment militaire représente environ 36,1 milliards de dollars en 2023 et pourrait atteindre environ 90 milliards de dollars d’ici 2030, avec des plateformes comme le MQ-9 Reaper illustrant cette catégorie. Le marché des drones de livraison était de 0,53 milliard USD en 2022 et devrait dépasser 10 milliards USD d’ici 2030, soit un CAGR supérieur à 40%. Les drones agricoles étaient environ 3,8 milliards
12 junio 2025
Flying Into Trouble? These Are the Drone Laws in Every Country You Must Know in 2025

Flying Into Trouble? These Are the Drone Laws in Every Country You Must Know in 2025

Most countries require registration for drones over 250 g, with examples including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU, China, and Japan, and fees typically around $5 for 1–3 years. In the United States, recreational flyers must pass the TRUST test and follow community safety rules, while commercial operators must hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107); since March 16, 2024, Remote ID is mandatory, and penalties can reach $27,500 civil or $250,000 criminal. The European Union uses a three‑category system (Open, Specific, Certified) under EASA rules, with an Open category limited to 120 m (400 ft)
13 junio 2025
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Stock Market Today

Salesforce stock tries to stabilize after AI “software-mageddon” — Feb. 25 earnings is the next test

Las acciones de Salesforce intentan estabilizarse tras el “software-magedón” de la IA: el próximo test serán los resultados del 25 de febrero

7 febrero 2026
Las acciones de Salesforce subieron un 0,1% a $190,07 el viernes tras una semana de caída del 9%. El sector software perdió $1 billón en valor desde el 28 de enero, y el índice S&P 500 de software y servicios bajó 4,6% el jueves. Salesforce presentará resultados el 25 de febrero. La presión proviene de la rápida integración de nuevas herramientas de IA como Claude Opus 4.6 de Anthropic.
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