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Four years of civil war between Myanmar's military and its myriad opponents have shattered communications networks
People in Myanmar have resorted to communications methods ranging from the old-fashioned to the ingenious to the hyper-modern
In Myanmar, a decade-long democratic thaw starting in 2010 was accompanied by an astronomical growth in connectivity
Myanmar's military junta has banned a slew of apps, conflict has eviscerated infrastructure and blackouts are weaponised by all sides
Since Myanmar's military toppled the civilian government and ignited the war, there has been a slide back into digital darkness
In Karenni state, an internet cafe offers an oasis of connectivity, bypassing restrictions by tethering to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite system
Major cities under junta control retain reliable internet, but Facebook, Instagram, X and WhatsApp -- where opposition groups have organised -…
In a riverine battleground in western Myanmar, an entrepreneur hunts for reception using a makeshift bamboo antenna, his payphone kiosk provid…
A protester holds a poster of Aung San Suu Kyi during a candlelight vigil to honour those who have died during demonstrations against the mili…