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GSMA: Mobile internet remains inaccessible for 3.45B people

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billion people – still lacks access to mobile internet, according to the GSMA. The organisation’s latest ‘State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024’ report highlights that, while mobile internet adoption continues to grow annually, the pace has significantly slowed.

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California Democrat Releases $15 Internet Affordability Bill

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WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – Following in New York’s footsteps, a California lawmaker was one step closer to advancing a sweeping legislative mandate to cap monthly internet bills at $15 for qualifying low-income households. The California proposal does, however, exclude mobile broadband providers from the requirement.

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Shock U-turn as Jio and Airtel both sign up for Starlink

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News The Indian operators are the latest in a growing list of telcos to lean on SpaceX to cover hard-to-reach customers This week, Indias two largest mobile operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have announced partnerships with SpaceX to use its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation Starlink.

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Telecom Groups Push Back on Rhode Island Broadband Bill

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March 24, 2025 — Industry groups are opposing proposed Rhode Island legislation that would expand state oversight of internet service providers, arguing it would duplicate federal regulations and impose unnecessary costs. It would also establish a state broadband authority funded by ISP fees and expand broadband mapping efforts.

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Global Leaders Share Insights on Broadband Success, Open Access

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" Broadband Breakfast on March 26, 2025 - Broadband Programs Outside of the U.S. learn from international broadband programs? "On the mobile network, you can purchase unlimited mobile broadband for one hour. . "On billion Project Gigabit initiative. What can the U.S. " Lessons for the U.S.

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China Mobile makes $1bn offer for HKBN

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News US investment firm I Squared Capital has also filed a non-binding offer for the company, opening the door to a potential bidding war China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile operator, has launched a HK$6.86 HKBN currently serves roughly 932,000 broadband customers, with its full fibre network spanning 2.6

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Freedom Fibre and Zen Internet ink network sharing deal 

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News The partnership will expand connectivity options for businesses in the North-West and West Midlands Freedom Fibre has teamed up with Zen Internet to deliver full-fibre ethernet to thousands of businesses across the North-West and West Midlands. The partnership also reflects a commitment to sustainability and customer care.

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