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Kenyan families just got double the internet speed without paying an extra shilling. Zuku's upgrade is the latest move in a competitive race that's making fast internet more affordable across the country.
Uganda just approved Starlink to bring high-speed internet to millions living beyond the reach of traditional networks. The move could finally connect rural communities that have waited years for reliable broadband.
German towns investing in roads, bridges, and broadband are seeing slower growth in far-right votes. New research shows that putting shovels in the ground might be the best answer to political extremism.
More than half of Nigerians now have access to broadband internet for the first time, jumping from 44% to 50% in less than a year. The milestone signals recovery for Africa's largest economy after subscriber numbers dropped during a nationwide identity verification cleanup.
Amazon's satellite internet service is seeking approval to operate in Kenya, bringing fast, affordable broadband to millions. The move follows successful licensing in Nigeria and could spark healthy competition that drives down internet costs across East Africa.
Nearly a quarter of Tribal land residents lack reliable internet, but fiber projects led by Indigenous communities are showing how to bridge the digital divide. New infrastructure is opening doors to telehealth, education, and economic opportunity.
Rural Appalachian communities could soon leapfrog their internet access challenges using satellite technology, after the House passed a bipartisan bill to study this innovative solution. For families and businesses in southern Ohio's mountainous terrain where fiber optic cables can't reach, this could unlock economic opportunities that have been out of reach for years.
SpaceX just launched its 10,000th working Starlink satellite, marking a massive milestone in global internet connectivity. The achievement comes less than seven years after the company first began building its space-based broadband network.
SpaceX just hit a massive milestone: 10,000 active satellites now beam internet from space to communities worldwide. The achievement marks nearly seven years of building the world's largest broadband constellation, bringing connectivity to remote corners of the planet.
Africa's telecom giant MTN plans to bring reliable home internet to up to 30 million households across the continent over the next five years. The ambitious push marks a major shift from mobile-only services to stable broadband that families and small businesses need for work, school, and entertainment.
Canada is building 24 ground stations for a new satellite internet network that will bring high-speed broadband to underserved areas starting in 2027. The Lightspeed constellation promises faster, more reliable connections for rural communities across the globe.
After months of "sold out" notices, Starlink has restored internet access in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt through its premium business tier. The move keeps Africa's largest economy connected while the company races to expand satellite capacity.
A new space company is bringing competition to satellite internet, winning approval to launch 4,000 satellites that could expand high-speed broadband access worldwide. Founded by a former NASA project manager and Google executive, Logos Space Services plans its first launch by 2027.
Nigeria is rolling out 90,000 kilometers of fiber-optic cable to bring internet access to 33 million people currently living offline. The $2 billion project, backed by the World Bank, will reach every corner of the country by 2030.
Nigeria's telecom regulator is launching a fund to bring satellite internet to 23 million people in remote areas who traditional networks can't reach. The initiative could finally close the country's digital divide by making broadband affordable in rural communities.
Amazon's Project Kuiper will launch satellite internet in Nigeria by 2026, but experts say it won't compete with Starlink. Instead, the two companies will serve different needs, expanding access for millions without overlap.
Amazon is launching its satellite internet service in South Africa before year's end, partnering with local providers to bring fast broadband to underserved communities. While competitor Starlink remains stuck in regulatory limbo, Amazon's partnership approach could give it a smoother path to connecting millions.
Nigeria just unveiled an ambitious roadmap to unlock faster internet for millions while creating jobs and sparking innovation. The plan opens new wireless frequencies that could transform how homes, schools, and businesses connect across the country.