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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.
Countries with targeted climate policies are cutting carbon emissions significantly faster than those without them. A groundbreaking study analyzing nearly 4,000 policies shows these efforts prevented 3 billion tons of CO₂ in 2022 alone.
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.
Scientists cracked the code on which climate policies actually work by analyzing 1,737 measures across 40 countries over three decades. The answer: 28 specific policies consistently reduce emissions, giving world leaders a proven playbook for climate action.
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.
Felicia Anthonio has transformed a global movement fighting internet shutdowns, expanding it from 200 to over 350 organizations in just four years. Her #KeepItOn campaign now protects digital rights for millions worldwide.
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.
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.
India's Kerala state just passed sweeping new policies designed to protect women's rights and support healthy aging for seniors. The updated frameworks aim to end discrimination and ensure equal representation across all sectors of society.
Ethiopia just opened a groundbreaking Policy Hub designed to transform how academic research informs real government decisions. The initiative promises to turn scholarly insights into action that improves millions of lives.
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.
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