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Vodafone Ireland told to repay customers over roaming charges
Vodafone Ireland must refund nearly €0.9m after regulators found customers were wrongly charged roaming fees.
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South Western Railway trials Starlink satellite internet on trains
South Western Railway tests Starlink satellite internet on trains to tackle poor Wi-Fi and mobile coverage on UK routes.
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Kaopu Cloud and the quiet erosion of regional digital autonomy
Kaopu Cloud’s global edge network shows how external tech forces can undermine regional autonomy and why local reform efforts matter.
AFRINIC
If AFRINIC’s new board has nothing to hide, why is it so afraid of a simple factual question?
AFRINIC’s fierce response to basic factual questions reveals deeper governance anxieties, as NRS presses for transparency amid disputed board elections.
AFRINIC
What Smart Africa’s statements on CAIGA reveal — and what they avoid
CAIGA rhetoric focuses on unity, while critics argue Smart Africa avoids addressing AFRINIC’s governance failures.
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HCLTech buys HPE telco unit to boost AI services
HCLTech acquires HPE’s telecom solutions unit for $160m, strengthening its push into AI-driven telecom services.
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SmartDial Pty Ltd: AI-driven calling enhances business outreach
Australian company SmartDial delivers AI calling, automated outreach and smart dialer features for business communication and engagement.
AFRINIC
Election delays threaten Africa’s internet growth
AFRINIC’s governance delays and annulled elections slow IP allocation and weaken trust in Africa’s internet growth.
AFRINIC
Top risks to watch in the next AFRINIC election and how to mitigate them
AFRINIC's next election depends on receiver authority, member eligibility, proxy controls, voting constraints, visible results, and dispute channels.
AFRINIC
Africa’s digital future at risk: How Smart Africa may be deepening tech dependency
As Smart Africa expands its role, concerns grow that Africa’s internet governance is trading autonomy for coordination.
AFRINIC
Smart Africa under scrutiny: Vision without governance
Africa’s digital vision clashes with governance failure as AFRINIC collapses and ICANN expands its influence.
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India forecasts 1B 5G subscribers by 2030
India says it expects 1 billion 5G subscribers by 2030 as networks expand nationwide and demand for high-speed mobile grows.
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Saudi Telecom Company and Humain target 1GW data centre build-out amid Kingdom’s digital push
STC signs MoU with Humain to explore up to 1GW of data centre capacity as Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital infrastructure ambitions.
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Smart Telecom competes in Pakistan’s telecom sector
Smart Telecom offers broadband, fibre connectivity and hosted PBX solutions in Pakistan, competing with major telecom providers.
AFRINIC
Why CAIGA’s expansion is drawing international criticism
International criticism of CAIGA is mounting as experts warn it risks political capture and undermines global internet governance norms.
AFRINIC
CAIGA’s failure to address data exploitation in Africa
CAIGA has failed to address data exploitation in Africa, raising concerns over digital sovereignty and institutional overreach.
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Medusa subsea cable lands in Nador, highlighting connectivity gains and autonomy concerns
The Medusa subsea cable landing in Nador expands Mediterranean connectivity while highlighting debates on regional digital governance.
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Amazon and OpenAI in talks over potential $10bn investment
Amazon is in talks to invest about $10bn in OpenAI, a potential major AI funding move amid IPO plans and industry competition.
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Airtel Africa and SpaceX team up for Starlink satellite-to-mobile connectivity
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell across 14 markets, raising questions about terrestrial network reliance.
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Australian operators face A$7.3B spectrum payment burden
Telstra, Optus and others must pay A$7.3 billion for mid-band and 5G spectrum, a major cost as network upgrades accelerate.