In 2023, the global news media landscape saw a major shift. Globo, a Brazilian media powerhouse, clinched the top spot in news rankings.
This was a change from the previous year, where Globo and BBC were equally popular. Cloudflare’s report highlights these trends in its “2023 Year in Review.”
The report showed that Globo consistently led the news service rankings throughout the year.
On June 20, however, the BBC briefly surged ahead. This coincided with major global news events.
The rise of Globo, with its focus on South American news, is significant. It shows how regional news services can gain global prominence.
GloboNews, part of Globo, features various news programs. Hosts like Christiane Pelajo and Leilane Neubarth provide in-depth coverage of both Brazilian and international news.
This shift in rankings reflects the dynamic nature of the news industry. It shows the importance of diverse news sources in shaping global discourse.
Cloudflare’s report also provides insights into evolving internet services and platforms. It highlights how different regions and countries engage with these platforms.
25% increase in global internet traffic
Cloudflare’s analysis revealed a 25% increase in global internet traffic in 2023. Google emerged as the top web destination.
Interestingly, only a third of potential IPv6 traffic used this protocol. The United States accounted for a large portion of bot traffic.
The report noted trends in mobile traffic. Over two-thirds of this came from Android devices, particularly in Africa, Asia, and South America.
In contrast, iOS traffic was more prevalent in wealthier countries. Globally, mobile devices contributed to 42% of internet traffic.
Desktop devices, however, dominated in countries like Finland.
Starlink’s satellite broadband service showed remarkable growth. Yet, specific data behind this expansion were not detailed.
The report also discussed internet speeds worldwide. Iceland led with impressive download and upload speeds. South Korea and Spain also ranked high.
Finally, the report touched on bot traffic. A significant portion originated from the United States, which is defined by Cloudflare as all non-human internet traffic.
Germany was the second-largest source of bot traffic, with other countries contributing marginally.
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