Fibre optic cables now literally encircle Africa, though some parts of the continent are far better connected than others.
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Starlink satellites emit bright, unintended and unexpected signals that can be detected by radio telescopes.
Internet access opens up the world in many ways.
African governments should prioritise investment in high speed internet connectivity because it can have spillover benefits for education systems, as well as economic and social growth.
The need for much-improved internet connectivity exists across Canada. Will the Ontario government’s recent announcement of $1 billion and the federal government’s announcement of the Universal Broadband Fund of $1.75 billion for improved broadband be enough to make a difference?
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