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North America Institutional Trends
US FCC to vote on tighter curbs for Chinese telecom gear
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is preparing to vote this month on new rules that would ban the authorisation of devices with components from Chinese firms already flagged on its “Covered List” and potentially revoke permissions for existing gear. Critics question the…
Global National Telecom Trends
Telstra and Ericsson join forces on network autonomy
Telstra and Ericsson have launched a new partnership to advance autonomous network technology, creating a Technology Lab.
Companies
AFRINIC elections and the problem of legal enforcement in Mauritius
AFRINIC’s elections are repeatedly disputed under weak legal enforcement in Mauritius, leaving members’ votes discarded and trust eroded. Cloud Innovation warns that without stronger judicial oversight or a full reset, Africa’s internet governance and digital future remain at…
Companies
AFRINIC elections and the dangers of political capture in host countries
AFRINIC’s election crisis, marked by annulled votes and flawed processes, highlights the danger in Mauritius, threatening Africa’s future.
Companies
The role of AFRINIC members in shaping election outcomes: Power and participation
AFRINIC members have formal powers in governance, but their votes are hollowed out when political actors can annul outcomes.
Companies
From ballot disputes to global trust: AFRINIC at a crossroads
AFRINIC election disputes and ICANN transparency demands seriously threaten Africa’s overall internet governance credibility.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
EU launches Internet Accountability Compass to track digital rights commitments
The European Union has unveiled a new tool to measure how countries are upholding their commitments to an open, secure and rights-based internet.
Companies
The role of civil society in AFRINIC elections
Civil society voices warn AFRINIC’s flawed elections undermine democracy, transparency and community-led internet governance in Africa.
Companies
AFRINIC governance under Mauritius law
Mauritian law and court interventions shape AFRINIC governance, raising concerns over autonomy, accountability and member influence.
Global National Telecom Trends
Verizon launches 6G initiative to level up wireless
Verizon launches 6G initiative with Samsung, Nokia, Meta, and Qualcomm to develop AI-native wireless systems and next-gen networks.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia-backed Nscale secures $1.1B in Europe’s biggest Series B
British-headquartered AI infrastructure firm Nscale has secured $1.1 billion in a new funding round led by Aker ASA, with support from Nvidia, Dell, Nokia and others, marking one of Europe’s biggest ever Series B rounds. The capital will fuel Nscale’s expansion of GPU-driven data…
Global Cloud Services Trends
TalkTalk launches ‘TalkTalk U’ to shift focus from speed to coverage
TalkTalk launches TalkTalk U, a Wi-Fi service focusing on in-home coverage and reliability instead of headline broadband speeds.
North America National Telecom Trends
T-Mobile launches satellite data service enabling WhatsApp calls from anywhere
The US carrier’s Starlink-powered T-Satellite service now supports apps including WhatsApp, X, and AllTrails in areas without mobile coverage, with voice and video calling available through more than 650 satellites, included free on premium plans.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Denmark and Novo Nordisk owner launch world’s largest quantum venture fund
Copenhagen-based 55 North has raised €134 million in its first close, with backing from Novo Holdings and Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO)
Global National Telecom Trends
Srini Gopalan named T-Mobile CEO amid competitive pressures
T-Mobile names Srini Gopalan as CEO effective 1 November, with Mike Sievert becoming Vice Chair in strategic leadership shift.
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
American Tower and AT&T Mexico settle tower-rent dispute
AT&T Mexico and American Tower resolve tower-rent row, with withheld sums repaid and future payments placed in escrow.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
e& enterprise launches OneCloud, UAE’s sovereign cloud platform
The platform, powered by Oracle Alloy, offers AI-ready infrastructure and data sovereignty for the UAE’s government and regulated sectors.
Companies
AFRINIC election crisis: Implications for startups and ISPs in Africa
AFRINIC election crisis raises doubts over internet governance in Africa. Startups and ISPs face risks as instability threatens.
Companies
5 lessons from AFRINIC election disputes for RIRs
AFRINIC’s election disputes expose flaws in governance. Other RIRs must learn lessons to protect trust and stability.
Global National Telecom Trends
VMO2 prepares 3G shutdown in northern Scotland
VMO2 schedules 3G network shutdown in northern Scotland on 5 November 2025, urging users with 3G devices to upgrade ahead of transition.