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Engineers just solved satellite internet's biggest bottleneck with rooftop panels that work together like one giant antenna. The breakthrough could make high-speed satellite connectivity cheaper and available to millions more people.
Chulalongkorn University is bringing centuries-old Thai literature to the world through careful preservation and digital sharing. Their rare book room houses treasures dating back nearly 200 years, now accessible to anyone with internet access.
SpaceX just added 29 more Starlink satellites to its growing constellation, bringing the total network to over 10,400 satellites delivering internet access to underserved communities worldwide. The reusable Falcon 9 rocket completed its 16th flight, landing safely for future missions.
After three months of darkness, Iran has ordered the restoration of international internet access for its citizens. The decision marks a potential turning point for millions who were cut off from the global web.
Forget ripping into walls or tripping over cables. New adapter technology is helping renters and homeowners get fast, reliable wired internet using the cables already hiding in their walls.
Africa's largest telecom company just put billions behind its promise to connect a continent. MTN's investments are creating jobs, expanding internet access, and preparing Africa's youth to become the world's largest workforce by 2040.
After nearly three months without global internet access, Iran's president has ordered the reconnection of millions of citizens to the worldwide web. The move brings relief to Iranians who have been isolated from the global online community since late February.
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.
After decades of rebuilding, Eritrea has transformed its transportation and communication systems from near collapse to connecting every corner of the nation. Bus routes expanded from 26 to 342, while internet speeds jumped from 0.5 MB to 1.5 GB.
Uganda's largest telecom provider is turning a potential competitor into a collaborator. MTN Uganda is exploring ways to work with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service instead of fighting it.
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.
Nearly 3 in 10 people worldwide still can't access the internet for basic needs like shopping or paying bills. A tech program is changing that by finding and funding innovators who bring connectivity to remote villages.
Mohammed Suhail taught himself robotics at 13 with just a laptop and internet access. Now he's helping transform India's warehouse automation industry at Unbox Robotics.
Businesses, schools, and farms in Costa Rica's most remote areas can now access reliable high-speed internet through a new satellite service. The expansion connects communities where traditional networks couldn't reach.
The Asian Development Bank just announced a massive €65 billion investment to connect 200 million people to renewable energy and expand internet access across Asia and the Pacific. The ambitious plan could transform how remote communities access power and digital services by 2035.
A British company is transforming ordinary lampposts into solar-powered mini data centers, starting with 50,000 units in Nigeria. The innovation could bring computing power, internet access, and revenue to communities while running entirely on sunshine.
You don't need a spacesuit to contribute to human space exploration. NASA's citizen science projects let anyone with internet access help make space travel safer, from tracking solar storms to testing space crops.
A United Launch Alliance rocket just delivered 29 Amazon internet satellites to space in a single mission, matching its own weight-lifting record. The launch marks another major step toward bringing high-speed internet to underserved communities worldwide.
Amazon is building a global internet network to connect underserved communities worldwide, with its sixth rocket launch sending 29 more satellites toward a constellation of over 3,200. The mega-project is creating real competition in space-based internet, which could lower costs and expand access for millions.
SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket is set to launch for the first time since October 2024, carrying a massive satellite that will bring high-speed internet to billions across Asia and the Pacific.
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