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Abed Kataya • 10 Jul 2024

Do Global eSIM Apps Work in Lebanon?

“Are you interested in connecting to the internet without a physical SIM card?” A video circulating in Lebanon discusses how…

Alfa
Lebanon
Telecommunications Sector

Youssef Al Amin • 26 Jun 2024

How is South Lebanon coping with limited internet and communications amid Israeli bombing?

After over seven months of Israeli bombardment in South Lebanon, Caretaker Minister of Communications Johnny Corm finally mandated cellular companies…

Gaza
Internet
Lebanon

Aseel Sariyah • 18 Apr 2024

Yemenis Complain about Sharing Phone Numbers with Strangers

“Why is your daughter sharing her pictures via WhatsApp?” a question directed by an employee of the YOU- Yemen Oman…

Mobile
MTN
Privacy

SMEX • 16 Aug 2022

Billions in Squandered Funds: Court of Audit Report on the Telecom Sector in Lebanon

Audit Bureau
Corruption
Lebanon

Waleed Ahmed • 26 Jul 2022

Will Sudan’s Telecom Sector Remain Under Military Control?

25 October
Freedom of Expression
Internet Shutdown

SMEX • 12 Nov 2020

Military-Controlled Telecom Sector and Internet Shutdowns in Sudan

Sudanese authorities suspended internet services across the country last September, under the pretext of preventing cheating during the Secondary Education…

Communications Shutdown
Digital Rights
Internet Shutdown