A report from the Human Rights Council of the United Nations General Assembly declares access to the Internet a basic human right which enables individuals to “exercise their right to freedom of opinion and expression.” The report was released after the seventeenth session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, and is entitled “Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Frank La Rue.” The report makes many bold statements regarding the right to Internet access and will spur global efforts to increase broadband availability in nations. NOTE: The…
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Starlink provides broadband internet access via satellite, and it’s both faster and lower latency than traditional satellite internet. If you’re unsure whether you need Starlink, this article explains all the details to make an informed decision. What Is Starlink? Starlink is an internet service provider that uses satellites to deliver broadband internet. Since it uses satellites, it’s available in many areas not serviced by cable, DSL, fiber, or 5G internet providers. It is also faster than traditional satellite internet. It offers lower latency because it uses thousands of small satellites that orbit at about 342 miles rather than a few…
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Based on new industry data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria’s active mobile subscriptions decreased marginally by 0.07% to 220.71 million in August 2023 compared with 220.86 million in July 2023. This indicates that the country’s mobile subscriptions decreased by 145,026 in August. This decline follows a modest uptick in July following four consecutive declines; 0.5% in June, 1% in May and April, and 0.4% in March. A 335,744 decrease in the number of MTN subscribers, the largest operator by subscriber number, dragged down the overall industry numbers. This brought MTN’s total active subscriptions down to 85 million from…