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Dec 16, 2025, 09:02 AM UTC
Gujarat signs MoU with Henox IT for proposed cable landing station
Gujarat inks Rs 1,317 crore deal with Henox IT for a cable landing station aimed at boosting digital infrastructure.
Dec 15, 2025, 09:05 AM UTC
Why CAIGA’s governance efforts struggle with enforcement
CAIGA’s AI ambitions expose deeper governance weaknesses, with enforcement gaps echoing AFRINIC’s long-running failures.
Dec 15, 2025, 08:57 AM UTC
Regulatory unity or political capture? The real agenda behind CAIGA
CAIGA risks weakening technical independence and replacing diverse African regulations with politically shaped, centralised frameworks.
Dec 12, 2025, 09:07 AM UTC
U Mobile expands 5G indoors with major IGB property coverage deal
U Mobile and IGB expand next-gen 5G inside malls, offices and hotels, offering multicarrier access while debating deployment value.
Dec 12, 2025, 09:07 AM UTC
AI and data-centre boom exposes five key debt hotspots
AI-driven data-centre growth has sparked heavy borrowing across five global regions, prompting analysts to warn of rising credit risks.
Dec 12, 2025, 09:05 AM UTC
Broadcom lifts outlook as AI chip demand accelerates
Broadcom forecasts strong quarterly revenue as demand for AI chips and networking hardware continues to surge.
Dec 11, 2025, 10:12 AM UTC
Intel pursued deals under CEO that boosted his own fortune
Intel’s AI strategy under Lip-Bu Tan has included talks on firms tied to his venture interests, fuelling governance concerns.
Dec 10, 2025, 09:55 AM UTC
NextEra Energy and Google Cloud forge landmark deal to power AI era with gigawatt-scale data centres
A new AI-enabled offering is expected in the Google Cloud Marketplace by mid-2026, promising predictive maintenance and enhanced grid resiliency.
Dec 9, 2025, 09:50 AM UTC
Huawei’s Xinghe SASE gains certification: What it really means for enterprise security
Huawei Xinghe SASE secures tolly certification with top-tier threat detection At the MWC Barcelona 2025 event, Huawei announced that its “Xinghe Intelligent Unified SASE Solution” had been certified by The Tolly Group — a respected independent testing and verification firm. According to the Tolly ev…
Dec 9, 2025, 09:50 AM UTC
Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise roll out hybrid network blueprints for industry sectors
What happened: Nokia and ALE unveil hybrid network blueprints for key industry sectors Global telecom vendor Nokia and ALE have announced a strategic partnership offering a set of “hybrid network solution blueprints” for specific industry verticals — from hospitality and building construction to ent…
Dec 9, 2025, 09:48 AM UTC
Skandha Networks drives next-gen cloud innovation
Offering hybrid cloud, AI solutions and managed services, Skandha Networks helps organisations scale digital operations.
Dec 8, 2025, 09:10 AM UTC
Intel decides to retain networking and communications division
With new capital backing, Intel keeps networking division in-house to deliver tightly integrated AI and data-centre infrastructure.
Dec 8, 2025, 09:09 AM UTC
Telkomsel emerges as the big winner at 2025 Glotel Awards
What happened: Telkomsel secures three prestigious awards at 2025 glotels in London At the 2025 Global Telecoms Awards — known as the Glotels — held in central London, Telkomsel distinguished itself by taking home three of the 24 honours on offer. Notably, Telkomsel won in the “Connecting the Unconn…
Dec 8, 2025, 09:09 AM UTC
Tech firms urged to bear responsibility as Digital Poverty Alliance warns of growing digital exclusion
What happened：Digital Poverty Alliance renews call for tech firms to tackle digital exclusion In a recent interview with Capacity Media, the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) — a coalition of charities, industry groups and educational organisations — renewed its appeal for tech companies to take respon…

Dec 16, 2025, 09:02 AM UTC
Ofcom probes BT and Three after mobile network failures
Ofcom is investigating BT and Three after recent mobile outages, raising questions about network resilience and reliability.

Dec 16, 2025, 09:02 AM UTC
Indian government weighs major AGR relief for Vodafone Idea amid telecom distress
India is evaluating a plan to halve Vodafone Idea’s AGR liabilities with an extended moratorium, easing financial stress on the operator.
Dec 9, 2025, 09:50 AM UTC
Pakistan regulator clears sale Of Telenor Pakistan to PTCL
PTA gives green light to PTCL takeover of Telenor Pakistan, accelerating the country’s telecom consolidation and 5G plans.

Dec 16, 2025, 09:02 AM UTC
Pure DC lands Europe’s largest hyperscale lease
Pure DC has signed Europe’s largest standalone hyperscale data centre lease of 2025, highlighting strong demand for large-scale capacity.

Dec 16, 2025, 09:02 AM UTC
UK initiative seeks practical quantum computing use cases with Google collaboration
UK’s quantum centre invites researchers to propose experiments on Google’s Willow quantum processor to find real-world use cases.
Dec 15, 2025, 04:41 PM UTC
Competition boosts foldable phone growth in Europe
Foldable smartphones in Europe are rising fast, with more brands, lower prices, and carriers boosting adoption through plans and displays.
Dec 9, 2025, 09:50 AM UTC
Cobham boosts satellite capabilities by acquiring Gatehouse
Cobham acquires Gatehouse to boost satellite-software capabilities as consolidation accelerates across Europe’s space-connectivity sector.

Dec 16, 2025, 09:01 AM UTC
Skynet Broadband builds a niche in Australia’s ISP market
Skynet Broadband provides business broadband and fibre connectivity in Australia, supporting enterprises with reliable network services.
Dec 12, 2025, 08:56 AM UTC
Sky Cable drives growth in Nepal’s digital connectivity
Nepal’s Sky Cable delivers digital TV and fibre broadband services, offering affordable combo plans and 24-hour customer support.

Dec 15, 2025, 11:43 AM UTC
AFRINIC
AFRINIC election outcomes can only be verified through receiver notices, voter eligibility records, proxy controls, court compliance, and member-visible results.

Dec 15, 2025, 09:06 AM UTC
CAIGA is not reform, it is a rewrite of who controls Africa’s internet
Stakeholders clash over CAIGA’s future, questioning Smart Africa and ICANN’s push for a state-led governance model.
Dec 15, 2025, 08:59 AM UTC
Why Smart Africa’s digital transformation promises rarely reach citizens
Smart Africa’s digital promises face criticism as governance failures and external influence leave citizens behind.
Dec 11, 2025, 11:25 AM UTC
Will CAIGA really improve cross-border internet cooperation?
CAIGA claims to improve cross-border cooperation, but critics warn it risks entrenching ICANN’s overreach and worsening Africa’s internet governance crisis.
Dec 11, 2025, 10:04 AM UTC
CAIGA risks reshaping African digital cooperation — but not in the way advocates claim
CAIGA’s launch raises fresh concerns over governance, transparency, and ICANN’s influence as Africa seeks a reset after AFRINIC’s collapse.

Dec 15, 2025, 09:01 AM UTC
EE begins rollout of next-generation Wi-Fi 7 technology
EE begins commercial rollout of Wi-Fi 7, offering faster speeds, lower latency and better multi-device performance across the UK.
Dec 11, 2025, 10:14 AM UTC
MasOrange embraces automation with Ericsson as questions over progress remain
MasOrange and Ericsson launch AI-powered RAN automation in Spain. Could this model transform network management — or limit operator flexibility?
Dec 10, 2025, 09:55 AM UTC
Vodafone and EE stress connectivity as vital public service
UK operators draw attention to digital inclusion as EE tops network tests and Vodafone campaigns access for all.

Dec 15, 2025, 09:00 AM UTC
LINX Accra goes live at Digital Realty’s ACR2 data centre
LINX Accra is now live in Ghana, hosted at Digital Realty’s ACR2 data centre, with questions remaining over uptake and impact.

Dec 15, 2025, 09:00 AM UTC
du and China telecom global sign MoU to explore advanced connectivity in the UAE
du and China Telecom Global sign a MoU in the UAE to explore future telecom technologies, with benefits and adoption still uncertain.
Dec 15, 2025, 08:55 AM UTC
Sky Network Television expands New Zealand’s media landscape
Sky Network Television Ltd delivers pay TV and streaming services, adapting to digital transformation in New Zealand’s evolving media market.
Dec 12, 2025, 08:56 AM UTC
Horizon Power’s regional energy role faces evolving governance pressures
Horizon Power supplies regional Western Australia but must balance local energy autonomy with external regulatory and market pressures.
Dec 12, 2025, 08:55 AM UTC
Hoopla Hosting Limited: New Zealand web host amid rising autonomy concerns
Hoopla Hosting Limited offers web and cloud hosting from NZ datacentres, reflecting regional control versus global network reliance.
Dec 12, 2025, 08:54 AM UTC
Sky Net Multi Services strengthens broadband offerings
Sky Net Multi Services is a local internet provider offering broadband services and business connectivity across Pakistan’s urban areas.
Dec 11, 2025, 10:13 AM UTC
Amazon doubles down on India with US$35 billion commitment
Amazon’s US$35bn India investment boosts AI adoption, expands e-commerce exports, and aims to create one million new jobs by 2030.
Dec 11, 2025, 10:12 AM UTC
APAC Summit forecasts massive surge in AI infrastructure
APAC summit forecasts a US$1.4 trillion AI-driven digital-infrastructure surge, highlighting data-centre, power and connectivity demands.
Dec 11, 2025, 09:59 AM UTC
HKC: A Hong Kong ICT veteran balancing legacy and autonomy in a changing region
HKC, a Hong Kong ICT veteran founded in 1970, now offers IoT and automation across Asia — raising questions on infrastructure sovereignty and local control.
Dec 10, 2025, 09:55 AM UTC
US clears Nvidia chip exports to China: A volatile turn in global AI supply
What happened: US lifts ban on Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China On 8 December 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that exports of the advanced “H200” AI chips from Nvidia would be allowed to approved customers in China and other selected countries — a significant reversal from previous restr…
Dec 10, 2025, 09:44 AM UTC
Acemob Media: Hong Kong marketing firm bridging global apps
What is Acemob Media Acemob Media, registered in Hong Kong under the name HONGKONG ACEMEDIA TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED, describes itself as “an international intelligent marketing service company” offering global marketing and promotion services, including performance marketing, brand building, and ver…

Dec 15, 2025, 08:54 AM UTC
AT&T nears major deal to expand its Mexico presence
AT&T is reportedly close to a multi-billion-dollar deal in Mexico, signalling renewed focus on its Latin American telecoms strategy.

Dec 12, 2025, 09:17 AM UTC
CAIGA and ICANN spark new fears over Africa’s IPv4 and IPv6 future
CAIGA and ICANN raise fears of centralised control over Africa’s IPv4 and IPv6 policies, threatening regional autonomy and transparency.

Dec 12, 2025, 09:06 AM UTC
Samsung and KT validate AI-RAN on commercial networks, boosting 6G prospects
Samsung and KT show AI RAN can enhance user connectivity, though broader commercial adoption still faces technical and strategic hurdles.
Dec 11, 2025, 10:11 AM UTC
DT deepens AI ambitions through OpenAI partnership
A major Telekom–OpenAI partnership will deliver an AI assistant and new enterprise tools as the operator expands its AI-focused strategy.

Dec 10, 2025, 09:55 AM UTC
Europe’s 5G future hangs on smarter spectrum policy
High spectrum costs and rigid licences may stall Europe’s 5G ambitions — GSMA calls for licence reforms to unlock growth.

Dec 9, 2025, 09:50 AM UTC
Nvidia warns US may lose AI race as China surges ahead in infrastructure buildout
What happened: Huang warns of widening infrastructure gap Speaking at a November session hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Huang issued a stark warning: while building a data centre and readying an AI supercomputer in the U.S. typically takes “about three years,” “…

Dec 8, 2025, 10:03 AM UTC
Understanding CAIGA’s proposed policy framework
Stakeholders fear CAIGA may deepen AFRINIC’s failures by replacing community governance with state control, backed by ICANN support.

Dec 8, 2025, 09:09 AM UTC
Vertiv completes $1 billion acquisition of PurgeRite — a bet on liquid-cooling for the AI era
What happened: Vertiv completes $1.0b acquisition of Purgerite to boost liquid-cooling thermal management On 4 December 2025, Vertiv announced it had completed the acquisition of PurgeRite Intermediate LLC, paying approximately US$1.0 billion in upfront cash consideration, with a possible additional…