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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.
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.
A technology college in Nigeria that struggled with electricity and internet for years just got a complete connectivity makeover. Students and staff now have reliable power and high-speed internet transforming how they learn and work.
After months of frustrating internet blackouts, the Republic of Congo is connecting to a backup submarine cable within weeks. The move could finally give millions of people the reliable internet access they desperately need.
Thousands of rural Zimbabwean students are getting their first glimpse of the digital world as 8,000 schools receive internet access under a presidential initiative. Many children will use a computer connected to the internet for the very first time.
Millions of South Africans in rural areas just got a real shot at high-speed internet, thanks to a game-changing technology that shares wireless spectrum in ways never done before. Field trials in KwaZulu-Natal proved the system works brilliantly, delivering blazing fast 5G speeds to communities that couldn't afford traditional internet.
A small Illinois village just broke ground on a fiber internet project that will connect every resident and business to high-speed broadband. The partnership between Surf Internet and local leaders aims to level the playing field for remote workers, students, and entrepreneurs.
Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin just unveiled plans for TeraWave, a massive satellite network designed to deliver ultra-fast internet to businesses and governments worldwide. The ambitious project could expand global internet access and spark healthy competition in the growing space connectivity market.
A fingernail-size chip is solving internet access problems by beaming data through open air at fiber-optic speeds. The technology connects buildings just hundreds of meters from major internet cables without digging a single trench.
Climate change is opening a safer route for the internet. A bold new Arctic cable project could protect 90% of Europe's data from war zone disruptions.
The inventor of the World Wide Web says it's not too late to reclaim the internet from toxic algorithms and data monopolies. He's building new technology that puts users back in control of their own information.
Over 100 reporters, from Rachel Maddow to independent journalists, signed a letter defending the Wayback Machine after major news outlets started blocking it. Their message is clear: preserving digital history matters more than ever.
The family of legendary Nigerian journalist Dele Giwa has launched a free online archive featuring decades of his groundbreaking work. The digital research center preserves the writings of one of Africa's most courageous reporters for future generations.
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.
Starlink hit pause on new sign-ups across seven Kenyan counties after demand exploded beyond what their satellites could handle. It's a problem most companies dream of having, and it shows just how hungry East Africa is for reliable internet.
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.
A former nuclear physicist accidentally built the authentication software that helps half the world get online safely every day. His open-source project started as a hobby and became essential internet infrastructure.
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.
When Iran cut internet access to 90 million people, activists delivered news through an ingenious backdoor: hidden files in satellite TV signals. The system called Toosheh became a lifeline during weeks of total communications shutdown.
Millions across 15 African countries could soon get reliable internet access without needing cell towers. Airtel Africa is teaming up with SpaceX's Starlink to bring satellite connectivity directly to mobile phones in remote areas.
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