Tag #Global Connectivity

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Global Digital Divide: 2.6 Billion Offline, Hindering Growth and Equity

A new report by ISPI and Deloitte reveals that 2.6 billion people lack internet access, severely impacting economic growth and social equity, particularly in low-income countries where only 27% of the population is online, hindering access to essential services, finance and creating significant gend...

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AST SpaceMobile Achieves First Two-Way Satellite Phone Call

AST SpaceMobile, founded in 2017, successfully completed the first two-way phone call via space on an unmodified cell phone in April 2023 using its Blue Walker 3 satellite; it aims for global coverage via a 168-satellite constellation, partnering with major carriers to potentially reach 2.8 billion ...

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44% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Subsea Cable Vulnerabilities Threaten Global Communications

Subsea cables, carrying 98% of global internet traffic and trillions in daily financial transactions, are increasingly vulnerable to damage from human activity and potential sabotage, as highlighted by recent incidents and leading to calls for increased investment in resilience and redundancy.

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arabic.euronews.com
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Meta to Build World's Longest Undersea Cable

Meta plans to build a 50,000-kilometer undersea cable, named "Waterworx," connecting five continents and significantly increasing data transfer capacity between the US, India, Brazil, and South Africa, representing a multi-billion dollar investment to improve global digital infrastructure.

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lentreprise.lexpress.fr
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Starlink's Global Expansion Fueled by Demand and Government Contracts

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has achieved 4.6 million users globally, primarily in areas lacking reliable internet access, generating significant revenue and prompting governmental and military contracts; however, competition is emerging.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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