Practical Insights on Broadband Internet

3 Ways Starlink is an Extractive ICT Company in LMICs

3 Ways Starlink is an Extractive ICT Company in LMICs

Published on: Dec 28 2023 by Nadia Andrada - 8 Comments
Starlink is now the big favorite for Internet access across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) around the world. Every technologist in developing countries...
Apply Now: $109,000 Seed Funding to Bridge the Digital Divide

Apply Now: $109,000 Seed Funding to Bridge the Digital Divide

Published on: Jun 12 2023 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
There are 2.9 billion unconnected people across the globe, an issue that was significantly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now imagine yourself as one of...
Apply Now: $500,000 Open Research Grants for Internet Studies

Apply Now: $500,000 Open Research Grants for Internet Studies

Published on: May 15 2023 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
We need novel research methodologies that generate solutions to Internet-related challenges that is applied and open. Research  that seeks to answer a real-world...
Apply Now: $2 Million for Internet Projects in Asia Pacific Countries

Apply Now: $2 Million for Internet Projects in Asia Pacific Countries

Published on: Mar 20 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $2 Million for Internet Projects in Asia Pacific Countries
The challenges of improving Internet access are multi faceted and interrelated, particularly in developing countries. They include technical skills and knowledge,...
8 Considerations for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet Access

8 Considerations for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet Access

Published on: Feb 15 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 8 Considerations for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet Access
There’s a space race happening right now to connect the world to the Internet. Companies such as SpaceX, OneWeb, Amazon, and Telesat, are racing to launch large...
How Mobile Phones are Catalyzing an African Revolution

How Mobile Phones are Catalyzing an African Revolution

Published on: Sep 14 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How Mobile Phones are Catalyzing an African Revolution
The following is an excerpt from Russell Southwood’s new book, Africa 2.0 – Inside a Continent’s Communications Revolution, an ambitious 35-year history of...
Apply Now: $60,000 for Your Creative Ideas to Bridge the Digital Divide

Apply Now: $60,000 for Your Creative Ideas to Bridge the Digital Divide

Published on: Jul 07 2022 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
There are 2.9 billion unconnected people across the globe, an issue that was significantly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to UNESCO, in 10 countries...
Why We Need This New Tool to Measure Internet Resilience

Why We Need This New Tool to Measure Internet Resilience

Published on: Jun 22 2022 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that the Internet plays a critical role in society, and it’s underlined the importance of reliable Internet connectivity...
Apply Now: $1.2 Million for Internet Projects with Asia Pacific Communities

Apply Now: $1.2 Million for Internet Projects with Asia Pacific Communities

Published on: Apr 25 2022 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The challenges of improving Internet access are multifaceted and interrelated, particularly in developing countries. Software developers and network engineers need...
Apply Now: $800,000 for IPv6 Deployment in the Asia Pacific Region

Apply Now: $800,000 for IPv6 Deployment in the Asia Pacific Region

Published on: Oct 25 2021 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
IPv6 address space is a public resource that must be managed in a prudent manner for the long-term interests of Internet access. Responsible address space management...