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Two recent events in Bangkok emphasize the worth of democratizing access to measurement tools and fostering local capacity for data-driven advocacy.

Countries in Africa and Asia saw the biggest gains in Internet penetration between 2022 and 2023.

The increasing misuse of Internet shutdown powers highlights the urgent need for stricter enforcement of legal safeguards.

International sanctions targeting Iran's technological sector restrict Iran's participation in the global economy, hinder innovation, and obstruct its technological infrastructure.

Local studies and Indigenous measurement systems provide greater context on the true resilience of a country’s Internet.

Community-driven IXPs must focus on demonstrating value to ensure future stability.

Internet access should not be weaponized or restricted during emergencies—it should be a relief, coordination, and rebuilding tool.

Understanding the resilience of critical Internet infrastructure can help landlocked and other countries reliant on terrestrial fibre connections.

Internet resilience requires taking a holistic view of the many components and actors that enable the Internet.

Studying changes in the deployment of content delivery networks and content providers helps uncover trends in how these key players adapt to shifts in the modern Internet ecosystem.

Recently we added Internet Users by Gender to the Pulse Country Reports.

Exam-related Internet shutdowns increased from 75 to 83 from 2023 to 2024 despite the efforts of the #NoExamShutdown campaign.