The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/high-speed-internet/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png high-speed Internet | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/high-speed-internet/ 32 32 Workers begin laying tracks for Egypt’s high-speed rail megaproject https://www.timesofisrael.com/workers-begin-laying-tracks-for-egypts-high-speed-rail-megaproject/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:04:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718849 Described by transportation minister as the 'new Suez Canal on rails,' country's first high-speed train will link Red Sea with Mediterranean, is set to be completed in 2026

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]]> Musk says he’ll seek ‘exemption’ from Iran sanctions to provide internet service https://www.timesofisrael.com/musk-says-hell-seek-exemption-from-iran-sanctions-to-provide-internet-service/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:02:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2839840 Billionaire's Starlink satellite system could expand coverage to Islamic Republic, which faces frequent internet disruptions amid civil unrest

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]]> Israel climbs to 1st spot worldwide in digital quality of life survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-climbs-to-1st-spot-worldwide-in-digital-quality-of-life-survey/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:06:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2836808 Annual index ranking 117 countries shows Israel's mobile internet affordability is top-notch but quality and infrastructure need work; Israel ranked 4th in 2021

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]]> 70% of Israelis to have access to fiber optic internet by end of year, says minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/70-of-israelis-to-have-access-to-fiber-optic-internet-by-end-of-year-says-minister/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:53:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2810687 Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel claims plan to roll out cables for high-speed internet is on track; local internet speeds remain average

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]]> Israel rises to 4th in world for digital quality of life https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-ranks-4th-in-world-for-digital-quality-of-life/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:41:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2615922 Annual index ranking 110 countries shows Israel improved its internet quality but remains iffy on infrastructure, electronic government services

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]]> Israel’s Bezeq fires up fibre optic speed after slow start https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-bezeq-fires-up-fibre-optic-speed-after-slow-start-2021-06-22/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:07:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2569492 Reuters: Israel's largest telecoms operator is boosting fibre optic network speeds to up to 2.5 gigabit per second (Gbps) from 1 Gbps in bid for more customers

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]]> Bezeq launches fiber-optic service https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-bezeq-launches-fiber-optic-service-1001363865 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:12:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2505990 Globes: Israel's largest telecommunications firm will offer two packages, at speeds of 600 Mbps and 1 Gbps as it starts offering the long-awaited service

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]]> Hailing ‘revolution,’ Israel launches 5G wireless service https://www.timesofisrael.com/hailing-revolution-israel-launches-5g-wireless-service/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:16:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2397337 Government authorizes 3 telecom companies to start offering ultra-fast internet, though only 3 devices currently sold in the country support it

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]]> Israel’s Bezeq to double internet speed, eyes fibre network launch https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-bezeq-internet/israels-bezeq-to-double-internet-speed-eyes-fibre-network-launch-idUSKCN24D0FV Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:38:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2345443 Reuters: Telecom firm gets long-awaited nod from regulators after coronavirus outbreak showed how Israel’s internet infrastructure is not enough to satisfy demand

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]]> Report warns that Israel cellular operators may lag on 5G network investment https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-warns-that-israel-cellular-operators-may-lag-on-5g-network-investment/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 11:20:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2105984 Communications Ministry says continued decline in revenues at firms, due to steep competition, may hinder deployment of network upgrades

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]]> Slowdown Nation: Israel lags on internet speeds, choked by lack of competition https://www.timesofisrael.com/slowdown-nation-israel-lags-on-internet-speeds-choked-by-lack-of-competition/ Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:20:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1903607 Israel slides to number 70 out of 200 nations surveyed on average download speed, as the duopoly that controls the market drags its feet on fiber optics

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]]> Ministers seek to breathe life into vital, troubled fiber-optic internet project https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-seek-to-breathe-new-life-into-fiber-optic-internet/ Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:01:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1902958 Reducing commitment on infrastructure layout to just 40% of the country paves path for vital investment from cellphone service provider

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]]> US fast-lane Internet push spurs Allot rally http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-04-26/u-dot-s-dot-fast-lane-internet-push-spurs-allot-rally-israel-overnight Sun, 27 Apr 2014 15:31:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=965680 Businessweek: Changes in how US consumers access broadband raised investor interest in the Israeli company

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]]> Fast fiber network to begin rollout https://www.timesofisrael.com/fast-fiber-network-to-begin-rollout/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:02:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=329382 A bid by an infrastructure group led by a Swedish company will pit the Israel Electric Company against Bezeq and HOT for broadband customers

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]]> Bezeq joins fiber-optic cable fray https://www.timesofisrael.com/bezeq-joins-fiber-optic-cabling-fray/ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:52:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=239082 Israel's phone company becomes the latest to promise fast connections with surfing speeds of a gigabit per second

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