In Moldova, the development of electronic communications networks and the growth in the use of internet services reflect the progress made in the telecommunications sector.
How much has the internet changed in our country over the last five years?
According to statistics from the National Agency for Communications Regulation of the Republic of Moldova (ARCOM), in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2021:
– The number of fixed-line internet connections rose from 739,700 to 976,800, representing an increase of approximately 32 per cent;
– The number of SIM cards used for mobile internet access rose from 2.52 million to 2.96 million, an increase of approximately 17.5 per cent;
– The roll-out of fibre-optic connections continues, and in the second quarter of 2026, their penetration reached 84.1 connections per 100 households;
– The volume of mobile internet traffic increased significantly: from 48,005 TB in the second quarter of 2021 to 115,200 TB in the second quarter of 2026, a 2.4-fold increase;
– The capacity of external internet links rose from 938.3 Gbit/s at the end of 2021 to 2,068.0 Gbit/s at the end of 2025, a 2.2-fold increase.
These trends show that the internet is becoming an ever-greater part of our daily lives, opening up new opportunities for people, businesses and communities.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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