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Uzbekistan’s Internet Makeover: Blazing Speeds, New Satellites, and Lingering Barriers

Uzbekistan’s Internet Makeover: Blazing Speeds, New Satellites, and Lingering Barriers

Uzbekistan’s internet infrastructure has shifted from slow dial-up to fiber and 4G/5G networks, with Uztelecom expanding fiber backbones and boosting international capacity to 3.2 Tbps in 2022. As of 2022, 2G networks blanket 99% of the population, 3G covers about 90%, and 4G LTE reaches roughly two-thirds of residents. In 2023, Uzbekistan began rolling out 5G with thousands of base stations, with the first phase targeting full 5G coverage in Tashkent and partial coverage in provincial centers. Uztelecom dominates fixed broadband, carrying 98% of fixed connections, while private mobile operators include Ucell, Beeline Uzbekistan, Mobiuz, and Perfectum Mobile. There were
25 Junho 2025
Uzbekistan’s €9.46 Billion Green Energy Leap: 42 Projects, 2 Billion kWh of Solar and a Rebuff to Fossil Fuel Politics

Uzbekistan’s €9.46 Billion Green Energy Leap: 42 Projects, 2 Billion kWh of Solar and a Rebuff to Fossil Fuel Politics

A New Energy Story Out of Central Asia While much of the global debate on energy still revolves around fossil fuels, one landlocked Central Asian country has started to quietly redraw the map. In the first week of December 2025, Uzbekistan unveiled a sweeping package of renewable energy and grid projects, deepened partnerships with Saudi and other foreign investors, and disclosed new figures showing that small-scale solar panels alone have already generated nearly 2 billion kWh of electricity this year.qazinform.com+1 The scale and speed of these changes have drawn international attention. A widely shared analysis on CleanTechnica goes as far
Inside Tajikistan’s Internet: Connectivity Challenges, Costs, and the Satellite Solution

Inside Tajikistan’s Internet: Connectivity Challenges, Costs, and the Satellite Solution

Since 2016, Tajikistan requires all ISPs to route international traffic through the state-controlled Single Communications Gateway via EKTs, enabling surveillance and censorship. Fixed-line broadband penetration is effectively zero, with about 6,000 fixed broadband subscriptions nationwide (roughly 0.07% of the population) as of 2025. Mobile internet dominates, with 10.54 million active mobile connections by early 2024 (about 102.9% of the population) and 4G coverage reaching roughly 72% of people by end-2022. Tajiktelecom monopoly on international bandwidth; in 2018 the government deprived ISPs of the right to buy international bandwidth from abroad, forcing purchases from Tajiktelecom at inflated prices, with bandwidth sold
30 Julho 2025
Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Turkmenistan

Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Turkmenistan

As of early 2024, Turkmenistan had about 2.59 million internet users, roughly 39.5% of the population—the lowest penetration in Central Asia. Turkmenistan’s telecom market is a state monopoly led by Turkmentelecom (Turkmen Telecom), with TM CELL/Altyn Asyr as the sole mobile operator after MTS exited in 2017–2018. There were about 4.34 million mobile subscriptions in early 2024, representing 66% of the population, with 3G introduced in 2010 and 4G LTE in 2013. In 2023 the government set a minimum broadband speed of 1 Mbps and a top tier of 6 Mbps, though real-world speeds are often far lower. The median
30 Junho 2025
Battery Prices Plunge as Grid Storage Smashes 2025 Goals and U.S. Innovation Accelerates

Battery Prices Plunge as Grid Storage Smashes 2025 Goals and U.S. Innovation Accelerates

As of December 6, 2025, batteries have moved from the margins of the power system to center stage. Prices are falling faster than expected, grid‑scale storage has already blown past its 2025 deployment target, and new mega‑projects announced today—from the U.S. to Angola and Uzbekistan—show how rapidly batteries are reshaping the world’s electric grids. At the same time, U.S. automakers and researchers are racing to commercialize next‑generation chemistries that could push costs even lower. This article brings together the latest reporting—including coverage summarized from The New York Times on falling battery prices and grid reliability, Canary Media’s analysis of the
6 Dezembro 2025
Plug Power’s Hydrogen Comeback: Why PLUG Stock Skyrocketed 226% – and What’s Next

Plug Power’s Hydrogen Comeback: Why PLUG Stock Skyrocketed 226% – and What’s Next

Business Model and Market Position Plug Power’s business model centers on building a full “hydrogen ecosystem” – from hydrogen production and storage to fuel cell power generation for end-usersinvesting.com. The company pioneered the use of hydrogen fuel cell systems in material handling equipment (like forklifts), effectively replacing traditional lead-acid batteries in warehouse forklifts and industrial trucksfinviz.com. Its flagship GenDrive fuel cells and GenFuel hydrogen storage/fueling units are used by major customers such as Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, BMW, and BPinvesting.com. Today, Plug Power positions itself as a “one-stop” hydrogen solutions provider. It has deployed over 72,000 fuel cell systems and
5 Novembro 2025
Plug Power’s High-Stakes Hydrogen Comeback: Stock Surge, CEO Shakeup & Big Deals Fuel 2025 Hopes

Plug Power’s High-Stakes Hydrogen Comeback: Stock Surge, CEO Shakeup & Big Deals Fuel 2025 Hopes

Stock Surge from Penny Levels – But Volatility Remains Plug Power’s stock has been on a wild ride in 2025. After collapsing to penny-stock territory (briefly around $0.70–$0.80 in springinvesting.com), PLUG staged a dramatic rally over the summer – at one point gaining over 240% in six monthssharewise.com amid renewed investor enthusiasm for hydrogen plays. By late October, the stock hit multi-month highs near $3–$4. However, volatility remains extreme. As of November 3, PLUG changes hands around $2.69 per sharestockinvest.us, having pulled back about 20% from its October peak in the past 10 trading daysstockinvest.usstockinvest.us. Even with recent gains, Plug
3 Novembro 2025
Internet Access Services in Kazakhstan

Internet Access Services in Kazakhstan

Kazakhtelecom accounts for roughly 60% of Kazakhstan’s telecom market by revenue in 2023 and owns major stakes in mobile operators Kcell and Tele2/Altel. Kar-Tel/Beeline Kazakhstan (VEON) holds about 28% market revenue and is a leading mobile and broadband provider. In internet traffic by autonomous networks, Kazakhtelecom is largest at around 26%, Beeline about 20%, Tele2 Kazakhstan about 19%, and Kcell about 9%, indicating a consumer market duopoly. The Digital Kazakhstan program has expanded fiber nationwide, deploying more than 20,000 kilometers of fiber by 2021 and achieving 118 cities and over 4,500 villages with broadband, covering 97.2% of the population. By
10 Março 2025
Plug Power Stock Skyrockets on Hydrogen Hype – Will PLUG Keep Soaring? (Nov 2025 Update)

Plug Power Stock Skyrockets on Hydrogen Hype – Will PLUG Keep Soaring? (Nov 2025 Update)

Stock Price & Recent Performance Plug Power’s stock has been on a wild ride in 2025. After languishing around $1.50 per share in late summer, PLUG rocketed up roughly +170% to reach about $4.58 in early October ts2.tech ts2.tech. This surge was driven by a mix of “hydrogen hype” – excitement over government incentives and clean energy momentum – plus a short squeeze (heavy short interest meant any positive news sparked outsized buying as shorts covered) and some genuine positive developments like big contract wins ts2.tech. By mid-October, however, the rally began to fizzle. Profit-taking and dilution fears (see funding
2 Novembro 2025
Plug Power Stock Skyrockets on Hydrogen Hype – Will PLUG Keep Soaring? (Nov 2025 Update)

Le azioni Plug Power volano sull’entusiasmo per l’idrogeno: PLUG continuerà a salire? (Aggiornamento novembre 2025)

Prezzo delle azioni e performance recente Le azioni di Plug Power hanno vissuto un andamento selvaggio nel 2025. Dopo essere rimaste intorno a $1,50 per azione alla fine dell’estate, PLUG è schizzata in alto di circa +170% raggiungendo circa $4,58 all’inizio di ottobrets2.techts2.tech. Questo balzo è stato guidato da una combinazione di “hype sull’idrogeno” – entusiasmo per gli incentivi governativi e la spinta verso l’energia pulita – oltre a uno short squeeze (l’elevato interesse allo scoperto ha fatto sì che qualsiasi notizia positiva scatenasse acquisti eccessivi mentre gli short coprivano le posizioni) e alcuni reali sviluppi positivi come importanti contratti
3 Novembro 2025
Christmas Day 2025: Tashkent Supermarket’s West Village Buzz and the Lucid (LCID) Stock Debate After Jim Cramer’s “Sell” Call

Christmas Day 2025: Tashkent Supermarket’s West Village Buzz and the Lucid (LCID) Stock Debate After Jim Cramer’s “Sell” Call

On December 25, 2025, the U.S. stock market is closed for Christmas Day—yet two very different kinds of “traffic” are still building: foot traffic in Manhattan’s West Village, where a Central Asian supermarket has become a social-media magnet, and digital traffic on investor feeds, where Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) remains one of the most polarizing EV stocks heading into the final trading days of the year. Nasdaq The common thread is attention—and what happens when a niche product suddenly finds itself in the spotlight. In New York, that’s dumplings and hot-bar plov. On Wall Street, it’s liquidity, dilution fears, and
26 Dezembro 2025
Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 8% premarket as uranium names lift again

Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 8% premarket as uranium names lift again

Denison Mines shares jumped nearly 8% to $4.10 in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday, leading gains among uranium stocks after Uzbekistan announced a major production increase and new mines. Uranium prices recently topped $100 per pound, fueling sector interest. Investors are watching for permitting updates on Denison’s Phoenix project. Cameco, Uranium Energy, and Energy Fuels also rose before the open.
Boeing Stock Soars on Big Deals & FAA Breakthrough: What Investors Are Saying

Boeing Stock Soars on Big Deals & FAA Breakthrough: What Investors Are Saying

In-Depth Analysis Current Stock Performance: Boeing’s stock (NYSE: BA) has rallied strongly over the past year. As of Sept. 26, 2025, BA closed at $221.26 Investing, near its 52-week high. That day’s jump (+3.6%) far outpaced the broader market (S&P 500 ≈6676, +0.5% on the day) Investing Investing. According to one comparison, BA has “significantly outperformed” the S&P500 over 12 months (+46% vs +15%) Alphaspread. YTD performance is driven by surging global demand for new aircraft and growing confidence in Boeing’s recovery. Trading volume (≈17M shares on Sept 26 Investing) has picked up around major news. Boeing’s market capitalization is roughly $167 billion Stockanalysis. Despite the run-up,
29 Setembro 2025
‘Immorality’ Crackdown: Taliban’s Expanding Internet Ban Plunges Afghan Provinces into Digital Darkness

‘Immorality’ Crackdown: Taliban’s Expanding Internet Ban Plunges Afghan Provinces into Digital Darkness

Background: Taliban Rule and Rising Censorship (2021–Present) When the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Afghans feared a rollback of the relative freedom enjoyed over the prior two decades. Those fears have largely been realized. In the four years since the takeover, the Taliban have gutted Afghanistan’s independent media sector, shutting down over 400 outlets and replacing them with a state-controlled propaganda apparatus cpj.org. Hundreds of journalists have been arrested or driven into exile, and remaining media are forced to seek Taliban approval for any reporting cpj.org thediplomat.com. From day one of the new regime, women have been banned
19 Setembro 2025
Chinese EV Showdown: Will NIO or XPeng Explode in 2025?

Chinese EV Showdown: Will NIO or XPeng Explode in 2025?

Stock Performance in 2025 Both companies’ stocks have climbed sharply in 2025, but XPeng has led the charge. NIO’s stock jumped ~41% in July 2025 reuters.com as the company launched cheaper models, but it still trades at a discount (mid-$7s) reuters.com. XPeng’s shares, by comparison, have hit multi-year highs (briefly ~$27) and remain strong in the low-$20s reuters.com. Market analysts attribute XPeng’s rally to its tech narrative and stronger profits trend – “XPeng shares have seen a solid upswing…likely fueled by investor excitement around its advancements in autonomous driving, robotics and AI,” whereas “NIO stock has struggled” nasdaq.com. Overall, XPeng’s
State of Internet Access in Azerbaijan: From Fiber to the Final Frontier

State of Internet Access in Azerbaijan: From Fiber to the Final Frontier

The first internet connection in Azerbaijan was established in 1994, with public access available by 1996. By 2010, there were an estimated 3.7 million internet users, about 44% of the population. In 2009 Azerbaijan issued a third GSM operator license as 3G services were introduced. Delta Telecom has historically owned the sole Internet Exchange Point and the international gateway, supplying 90–95% of the country’s international bandwidth in the late 2000s. By 2022 Azerbaijan’s total international internet bandwidth reached about 2.2 terabits per second, up from 155 Mbps in 2006, aided by new fiber links to Russia, Georgia, and Turkey. As
31 Maio 2025
Internet Access Services in Kazakhstan

Servizi di accesso a Internet in Kazakistan

Il mercato kazako delle telecomunicazioni è dominato da Kazakhtelecom con circa il 60% dei ricavi e partecipazioni in Kcell e Tele2/Altel, mentre Kar-Tel/Beeline Kazakhstan detiene circa il 28%. In termini di quota di traffico Internet per reti autonome, Kazakhtelecom è al ~26%, Beeline ~20%, Tele2 Kazakhstan ~19% e Kcell ~9%. Nel programma Digital Kazakhstan (2018–2022) sono stati dispiegati oltre 20.000 km di fibra ottica, collegando circa 1.250 villaggi remoti e portando la copertura broadband al 97,2% della popolazione entro il 2021. L’iniziativa 250+ (lanciata nel 2020) ha installato centinaia di nuove stazioni base 3G/4G in località rurali, portando quasi tutti
11 Março 2025
SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) Surges 60% in 2025: Latest News, Fed Cut Bets and 2026 Gold Price Forecast

SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) Surges 60% in 2025: Latest News, Fed Cut Bets and 2026 Gold Price Forecast

As gold races through one of its strongest years in modern history, the SPDR Gold Trust — better known as SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE Arca: GLD) — sits near record highs, with investors fixated on next week’s Federal Reserve meeting and a wave of bold Wall Street calls for gold to approach $5,000/oz by 2026.Benzinga+2Nasdaq+2 This article rounds up the latest news, forecasts and analyses available through the weekend of December 6–7, 2025, and explains what they may mean for GLD holders and would‑be buyers. Where GLD Stands After the December 5 Close As of the close on Friday, December
6 Dezembro 2025
Boeing Stock Today (NYSE: BA): Price Climbs to $189 as Defense Deals Offset Starliner Setback – November 28, 2025

Boeing Stock Today (NYSE: BA): Price Climbs to $189 as Defense Deals Offset Starliner Setback – November 28, 2025

Boeing Company (The) stock ended the shortened post‑Thanksgiving session higher on Friday, as investors weighed fresh multi‑billion‑dollar defense contracts and strong order activity against ongoing space, safety and profitability risks. As of the close on Friday, November 28, 2025, Boeing (NYSE: BA) finished at $189.00 per share, up about 1.1% on the day.StockAnalysis The move came in a broader risk‑on session that saw all three major U.S. indices advance, with the S&P 500 logging both weekly and monthly gains.Reuters Boeing Stock Price Snapshot for November 28, 2025 At today’s close, key figures for Boeing stock were:StockAnalysis At $189, Boeing trades
Boeing Stock Today: Spirit Deal, November Deliveries and 2026 Forecasts – Is BA Poised for Takeoff?

Boeing Stock Today: Spirit Deal, November Deliveries and 2026 Forecasts – Is BA Poised for Takeoff?

Updated December 10, 2025 Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) remains in the spotlight as investors digest a whirlwind of news: fresh November delivery numbers, the completed Spirit AeroSystems acquisition, bullish analyst calls for 2026, and new technology trials with United Airlines. As of mid‑afternoon trading on December 10, Boeing stock is changing hands around $199.71, down about 0.3% on the day but still sitting near recent highs after a sharp rally earlier this month. Against this backdrop, the broader aerospace narrative has shifted: Airbus’ own chief executive now concedes Boeing is likely to win the 2025 order race – a symbolic
10 Dezembro 2025

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