Access & Connectivity

Bolivia, which relies on a Chinese-built satellite for some of its connectivity, banned Starlink — but that hasn’t stopped people from smuggling the device into the country.

In Ghana, Starlink is half the price of the local ISP.

ITanong will be a local version of ChatGPT, its developers say, built with considerably fewer resources.

Traditional internet in Zimbabwe is slow, unreliable, and expensive. Elon Musk’s satellite service sold out within weeks of launching in the country.

Authorities say new regulations are needed to limit hate speech and scams, but creators say they are self-censoring to avoid a crackdown.

Meta's messaging app has transformed communication in conflict and crisis areas.

The world’s most popular messaging platform is synonymous with the internet for millions of people.

WhatsApp is already the world’s most widely used messaging app. Meta wants it to be a lot more.

From Threads to Bluesky and Zello to Black Myth: Wukong, a handful of small and large tech champions stood out for their impressive growth this year.

Rest of World contributors from Dhaka to Buenos Aires share their highlights, low points, and key takeaways from covering technology in 2024.

What happened to the “next billion” internet users? They’re already online.

Data centers for companies like Google, Amazon, and Nvidia are transforming Johor state, with locals bracing for higher real estate costs and resource shortages.