Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco ranks 96th globally with an average fixed broadband speed of 61.43 Mbps, well below the global average of 103 Mbps. Leading countries exceed 200 Mbps, highlighting a major gap. Continued investment is needed for Morocco to improve its digital infrastructure and connectivity.
The Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) is reducing the minimum fixed internet package price from Tk 700 to Tk 500 starting July 1. ISPs currently offer speeds averaging 10 Mbps, with plans to raise minimum speeds to 20 Mbps if government fees like the Social Obligation Fund are lifted. ISPAB also committed to collecting the 5% VAT on bills to be deposited into the national treasury, urging customers to use licensed ISPs and pay VAT accordingly.