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Effective measurement of rural Internet performance is a prerequisite for diagnosing gaps, guiding investments, and shaping inclusive policy.

Open source software underpin digital payment systems, government platforms, and emergency coordination systems.

Measurements are only as powerful as the reforms they bring.

Internet fragmentation has been conceived of too narrowly–as have the tools that might combat it.

Encouraging market entry and reducing barriers can lead to more competitive, fair, and accessible telecom markets.

Collaboration is paramount to understanding the underlying context that is holding back Internet development.

A new study of 58 countries shows that many online government services are served and routed via foreign networks and have low HTTPS encryption adoption rates.

Measuring application latency instead of Internet speed offers a better understanding of today's Internet user experience.

Many community networks in Kenya are deploying fiber as a means to sustain their growing user base, develop resilience against climate challenges, and attract new supporters.

Indigenous Internet measurement systems are critical for assessing and validating the current strengths and weaknesses of local Internet connected networks.

New changes to US broadband assistance programs may unintentionally favor certain technologies, such as fixed wireless or LEO satellite Internet services.

Countries with more news consumers experimenting with AI tools do not consistently have the most resilient Internet.