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Policy Paper: Reforming Governance in Lebanon’s Mobile Telecom Sector
Decades of political interference, mismanagement, and corruption have rendered Lebanon’s telecom sector dysfunctional. These systemic failures left users with weak…

What are the critical gaps in Lebanon’s internet infrastructure?
The Internet Society’s latest Country Report on Lebanon reveals a paradox at the core of the country’s internet ecosystem. Although…

To reform Lebanon’s telecom sector, start with better governance
In 2024, frequent telecom outages caused by continued Israeli attacks on crucial infrastructure left thousands of families in the South…

In Lebanon, a missed payment can cost you your mobile number
Khaled, a Lebanese expatriate, returned home after a year abroad only to discover that his 20-year-old phone number, deeply connected…

Starlink in Lebanon: Who Does it Really Serve?
Hooking Lebanon onto Starlink has been a key initiative of Telecommunications Minister Charles Hajj during his current term—one marked by…