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Satellite Jan 16: Amazon Takes on Starlink in Africa as Satellite Internet Race Heats Up
Jeff Bezos' Amazon is aggressively expanding its satellite internet services in Africa's largest telecom market, directly challenging SpaceX's Starlink. The competition promises to lower costs and boost connectivity options for millions in underserved regions, marking a new front in the global space internet battle.
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Infrastructure Jan 16: WACS Submarine Cable Outage Causes Massive Internet Blackout in DRC
A critical fault in the West Africa Cable System (WACS) has severed internet access across the Democratic Republic of Congo. Telecom providers are scrambling to reroute traffic as repair vessels are dispatched to fix the deep-sea disruption, highlighting the fragility of digital infrastructure in the region.
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Aviation Jan 16: Lufthansa to Roll Out Free Ultra-High-Speed Internet on 850 Jets by 2026
Lufthansa Group has announced a major fleet upgrade, promising free, high-speed Wi-Fi on over 850 aircraft. The service, launching fully by 2026, will allow passengers to stream 4K video and work seamlessly during flights without login fees, setting a new standard for in-flight connectivity.
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Shutdown Jan 16: Internet Suspended in Odisha’s Sundargarh After Violent Clashes Injure 12
Following communal violence in Sundargarh that left at least 12 people injured, authorities have ordered a complete internet shutdown and closed educational institutions for January 16. The strict curbs aim to prevent the spread of inflammatory content and restore public order in the tense district.
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Viral Jan 16: Internet Explodes with Memes After BJP-Sena Alliance Sweeps BMC Polls
Social media has turned into a comedy club following the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance's decisive victory in the BMC 2026 elections. Netizens are flooding X and Instagram with memes reacting to the historic shift and the end of the Thackeray family's decades-long hold on Mumbai's civic body.