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Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

As of early 2025, about 97.5 million Filipinos used the internet, representing 83.8% of the population. The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands, which makes laying fiber and building cell towers across distant areas difficult and costly. Mobile SIM penetration stood at about 123% by end-2024, with around 120+ million mobile subscriptions in late 2024. Around 16% of Filipinos were still offline at the start of 2025, roughly 18–19 million people, due to access and affordability gaps. Fixed broadband total subscribers in 2024 were about 7 million, with fiber-based services dominating urban areas and Metro Manila having
21 Maggio 2025
Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

Accès à Internet aux Philippines : Un rapport complet

Au début de 2025, environ 97,5 millions de Philippins utilisaient Internet, soit environ 83,8 % de la population. L’archipel de plus de 7 600 îles des Philippines rend l’infrastructure fibre et le déploiement de tours mobiles coûteux, créant une connectivité plus forte en ville et moins fiable dans les zones rurales. Le gouvernement a mis en œuvre le programme BroadBand ng Masa et le Plan de développement des Philippines 2023–2028 pour réduire l’écart numérique. Le secteur de la bande large fixe est principalement fibre, avec PLDT Home et Converge ICT Solutions qui ont construit d’importants réseaux; Globe GFiber est également
22 Maggio 2025
Philippines Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide (9 Key Things You Need to Know)

Philippines Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide (9 Key Things You Need to Know)

CAAP administers Philippine drone regulation under the PCAR, with Part 11 covering RPAS operations, Part 2 licensing, and Part 4 registration and marking. Drones weighing 7 kg or more must be registered with CAAP, while lighter drones under 7 kg are exempt unless used commercially. The Remote Pilot License (Controller Certificate) is required for commercial operations or heavy drones (≥7 kg) used recreationally, with training, a knowledge exam, a practical test, and a five-year certificate validity. An UAS Operator Certificate is required for commercial drone activities, and it is typically valid for three years. Special Flight Permits from CAAP are
1 Agosto 2025
Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini and 50 Unlicensed Trading Platforms: What the BSP-Backed NTC ISP Takedown Means for Crypto Users

Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini and 50 Unlicensed Trading Platforms: What the BSP-Backed NTC ISP Takedown Means for Crypto Users

Philippine internet providers began blocking access to 50 online trading and crypto platforms, including Coinbase and Gemini, after a National Telecommunications Commission order. The move follows a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas request targeting unlicensed virtual asset service providers. The takedown is being enforced at the network level. Regulators cite consumer protection and market integrity.
26 Dicembre 2025
Reckitt Benckiser share price dips after Philippines recall scare; RKT eyes dividend vote

Reckitt Benckiser share price dips after Philippines recall scare; RKT eyes dividend vote

Reckitt shares fell 0.3% to 5,938 pence in early London trading after the company denied reports of a product recall in the Philippines, stating the cited infant formula is not sold there. Investors are watching a shareholder vote Tuesday on a 235 pence special dividend and share consolidation. Reckitt repurchased over 51,000 shares on Jan. 26 at an average price of 5,876.10 pence. Full-year results are due March 5.
27 Gennaio 2026
Royal Air Philippines liquidation strands travelers as Romania’s Legend Airlines goes dormant

Royal Air Philippines liquidation strands travelers as Romania’s Legend Airlines goes dormant

Royal Air Philippines entered liquidation after halting all flights on Jan. 4, leaving 3,000 to 4,000 passengers stranded and seeking refunds, according to Kursiv and Travelling for Business. The carrier’s website said refunds are being processed but gave no timeline for resuming flights. CEO Eduardo Novillas had warned of weak demand weeks earlier. Legend Airlines, a Romanian operator, also ceased operations after retiring its last aircraft.
5 Febbraio 2026
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 Giugno 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 Giugno 2025
Global Data Center Infrastructure & Colocation Industry Update (June–July 2025)

Global Data Center Infrastructure & Colocation Industry Update (June–July 2025)

In 2025, Amazon Web Services announced a $10 billion investment in North Carolina to build an AI-focused data center campus in Richmond County, creating 500 jobs. AWS plans new data centers in Chile, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan, with CEO Matt Garman calling the expansion pace “breakneck” to support AI workloads. Alibaba Cloud opened its second data center in South Korea in June 2025 and pledged $52.7 billion to build a unified global network, adding a new region in Mexico and a second site in Thailand this year. Equinix completed the acquisition of three Manila, Philippines data centers (MN1,
Hexcel Stock (NYSE: HXL) Near 52‑Week High: Analyst Ratings, Forecasts and Q3 2025 Outlook – December 11, 2025

Hexcel Stock (NYSE: HXL) Near 52‑Week High: Analyst Ratings, Forecasts and Q3 2025 Outlook – December 11, 2025

Hexcel shares traded near record highs at $76.40 on December 11, 2025, with a 52-week range of $45.28 to $79.20. MarketBeat reports 13 analysts with a consensus “Hold” and an average price target of $73.33. Institutional ownership stands at about 95%, with Frontier Capital and Schroder increasing stakes, while insiders hold 1.4% and have been net sellers.
Skyrocketing Fighter Jet Market 2025: Tech Triumphs and Global Rivalries Fuel a New Arms Race

Skyrocketing Fighter Jet Market 2025: Tech Triumphs and Global Rivalries Fuel a New Arms Race

By late 2024, the F-35 Lightning II had surpassed 1,000 deliveries worldwide, fueling Lockheed Martin’s market dominance and its ubiquity across more than a dozen nations. Lockheed Martin continues F-16 production into a 50th year with new Block 70/72 variants exported to Slovakia and Bahrain. Boeing is delivering the F-15EX Eagle II to the U.S. Air Force, while the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet line ends in 2025 and India’s export bid remains pending. Dassault secured a 42-aircraft Rafale F4 tranche in 2023 to be delivered from 2027, with Indonesia also ordering 42 Rafales. Saab has 96 firm Gripen E/F orders (60
Skyrocketing Fighter Jet Market 2025: Tech Triumphs and Global Rivalries Fuel a New Arms Race

Marché des avions de chasse en plein essor 2025 : Triomphes technologiques et rivalités mondiales alimentent une nouvelle course aux armements

Le programme F-35 Lightning II a dépassé les 1 000 livraisons dans le monde fin 2024, renforçant la position dominante de Lockheed Martin sur le marché. Lockheed Martin détiendrait plus de 50% du marché mondial des chasseurs grâce au F-35 et à la production continue du F-16. Le Japon est devenu le premier opérateur hors États-Unis avec 147 F-35, tandis que la Finlande commande 64 F-35A, la Pologne 32 F-35 et l’Australie 72 F-35A. Dassault a signé en 2023 une tranche 5 pour 42 Rafale F4; l’Indonésie a finalisé une commande de 42 Rafale; les Émirats arabes unis ont signé
14 Giugno 2025
Rio Tinto (RIO) Moves to Sell $2 Billion U.S. Boron Assets as Stock Trades Near 52‑Week High – 27 November 2025

Rio Tinto (RIO) Moves to Sell $2 Billion U.S. Boron Assets as Stock Trades Near 52‑Week High – 27 November 2025

Rio Tinto is preparing to sell its U.S. boron operations in California, a deal that could reach $2 billion, according to Bloomberg and other outlets. The assets include the Boron mine, Owens Lake operation, and a Los Angeles refinery, which together supply about 30% of global boron demand. UBS and JPMorgan are advising on the sale, with private equity and chemical firms seen as likely bidders.
27 Novembre 2025
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 15.12.2025

DroneShield jumped 10.58% to A$2.30 on the ASX after a 75% drop since October, recovering some ground amid heavy volatility and investor scrutiny. Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $22.5 billion for the year as of December 15, well below 2024’s $33.6 billion record, but recent inflows stabilized markets despite falling prices.
15 Dicembre 2025
You Won’t Believe Brunei’s Internet: 5G Everywhere, 100 Mbps for All – Even Satellites Are Joining

You Won’t Believe Brunei’s Internet: 5G Everywhere, 100 Mbps for All – Even Satellites Are Joining

In 2019 Brunei created Unified National Networks (UNN), a wholesale network consolidating fixed, mobile, and submarine infrastructure for DST, imagine, and Progresif. In June 2023 Brunei officially launched nationwide 5G with about 90% of the population covered. A Fixed Broadband Uplift Program raised the baseline fixed broadband speed to 100 Mbps for all subscribers and tested 1 Gbps in a pilot. The three retail ISPs are Datastream Digital (DST), imagine, and Progresif, all reselling capacity via UNN. Brunei’s international connectivity is governed by three submarine cables—SEA-ME-WE3, the Asia-America Gateway (AAG), and the Southeast Asia-Japan Cable (SJC)—all under UNN. About 99%
2 Giugno 2025
Starlink’s Sky Grab: How SpaceX Is Quietly Rewiring the Global Internet Game

Starlink’s Sky Grab: How SpaceX Is Quietly Rewiring the Global Internet Game

Starlink launched its first batch of 60 satellites in 2019, and by late 2024 the constellation numbered nearly 7,000 satellites in low-Earth orbit. In 2022 Starlink introduced laser inter-satellite links, enabling data to hop between satellites and extending coverage to oceans, polar regions, and remote locales. By mid-2023 Starlink declared global coverage aside from regulatory holdouts, with service reaching Arctic areas and mid-ocean shipping lanes. By early 2024 Starlink was legally available in about 70 countries. Starlink’s user base grew from 1 million by end-2022 to over 4.6 million by end-2024, with more than 5 million users expected by early
3 Giugno 2025
State of Internet Access in Vietnam: From Fiber to Satellite Skies

State of Internet Access in Vietnam: From Fiber to Satellite Skies

As of mid-2024, 82.2% of fixed broadband households in Vietnam were connected via fiber-optic FTTH, with universal fiber access targeted by 2025 under the Digital Infrastructure Strategy. 4G LTE coverage reaches 99.8% of the territory, with about 168.5 million mobile subscriptions (roughly 170% of the population) and 91.9 mobile broadband subscriptions per 100 people by mid-2024. Commercial 5G service launched in October 2024, with 5G base stations in all 63 provinces by late 2024 and targets of over 50% of the population by 2025 and 99% by 2030. International connectivity has been fragile due to undersea cables, with 4 of
18 Giugno 2025
Telecom Infrastructure Equipment Update (June–July 2025)

Telecom Infrastructure Equipment Update (June–July 2025)

Global telecom equipment revenues declined about 11% in 2024 and are forecast to be essentially flat in 2025. Huawei remains the leading telecom equipment supplier with about 31% global market share, ahead of Nokia at 14% and Ericsson at 13%. Ericsson’s Mobility Report (June 2025) projects 5G subscriptions reaching about 2.9 billion by the end of 2025, roughly one third of all mobile subscriptions. 5G networks are expected to carry 80% of global mobile traffic by 2030. Over 80% of surveyed operators offer Fixed Wireless Access, with more than half selling tiered 5G speed plans, and FWA is projected to
3 Luglio 2025
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Stock Market Today

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Il prezzo di Bitcoin oscilla sotto i 69.000 dollari nel weekend: cosa conta prima della riapertura di lunedì

8 Febbraio 2026
Bitcoin è sceso dell’1,1% a $68.917 sabato dopo una settimana volatile; ether stabile a $2.036. Strategy ha chiuso venerdì in rialzo del 26%, mentre l’iShares Bitcoin Trust di BlackRock ha guadagnato il 10%. Gli ETF spot bitcoin USA hanno registrato flussi contrastanti tra il 5 e il 6 febbraio. La liquidità di mercato di bitcoin è scesa a circa $5 milioni, secondo Kaiko.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

Nessun assegno di stimolo IRS da 2.000 dollari in arrivo a febbraio 2026, ma le voci continuano a circolare grazie alle dichiarazioni di Trump sui dazi

7 Febbraio 2026
Nessun nuovo assegno federale di stimolo previsto per febbraio 2026; il Congresso non ha approvato ulteriori pagamenti e l’IRS non ha fatto annunci. Trump ha dichiarato a NBC di valutare assegni dazi da 2.000 dollari, ma senza impegno e non prima della fine dell’anno. L’IRS avverte di non rispondere a messaggi su presunti pagamenti di stimolo.
Salesforce stock tries to stabilize after AI “software-mageddon” — Feb. 25 earnings is the next test

Il titolo di Salesforce cerca di stabilizzarsi dopo l’“apocalisse software” dell’IA — Il prossimo test sono i risultati del 25 febbraio

7 Febbraio 2026
Le azioni Salesforce sono salite dello 0,1% a $190,07 venerdì mattina, dopo aver perso il 9% in settimana. Il settore software ha subito un crollo, con l’indice S&P 500 software e servizi in calo del 4,6% giovedì. Salesforce pubblicherà i risultati il 25 febbraio. L’integrazione rapida dell’IA nei software spinge gli investitori a riconsiderare i modelli di ricavi.
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