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Bridging the Digital Divide: The Promise of Satellite Internet in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan is a country that has been ravaged by war and conflict for decades. Despite the challenges, the country has made significant progress in recent years, particularly in the areas of education and technology. However, one major challenge that remains is the digital divide, which refers to the gap between those who have access to the internet and those who do not. In Afghanistan, this divide is particularly acute, with only around 10% of the population having access to the internet. However, there is hope on the horizon in the form of satellite internet.

Satellite internet is a technology that uses satellites in orbit around the earth to provide internet access to remote and underserved areas.