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GSMA: Mobile internet remains inaccessible for 3.45B people

Telecoms Tech News

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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Mauritius provides free mobile internet for 18-25-year-olds

Developing Telecoms

The government of Mauritius has launched a new scheme under which citizens aged 18 to 25 years are eligible to get free mobile internet services as part of a government drive to prepare the younger generation for the country’s digital future.

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Injunction filed against Mozambique telcos over mobile internet curfews

Developing Telecoms

Several civil society organisations in Mozambique have reportedly filed an injunction against mobile operators TMcel, Vodacom and Movitel over ongoing mobile internet shutdowns and blocked access to social media and messaging sites.

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GSMA: 43% of global population lack mobile internet access

Developing Telecoms

According to industry body the GSMA, 43% of the global population still does not use mobile internet, highlighting device affordability and digital skills as the main barriers.

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Mobile AI takes centre stage at MWC 2025 as an industry-wide consensus  

Total Telecom

With the launch of the GSMA Mobile AI Community Group and GTIs 5G-AAI 100 Commercial Campaign , these efforts reflect a growing focus on the role of AI-driven mobile networks in shaping the future of connectivity. Together, the companies will explore more deeply into mobile AI applications, while also focussing on monetisation.

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Vietnam mobile download speed increases 40%

Developing Telecoms

The Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) announced Vietnam’s national average mobile data speed increased 40% from 38.69Mbps in March to 54.34Mbps in July.

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

Total Telecom

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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