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Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.
UK government puts telecoms firms on notice over mid-contract price hikes
What happened: UK government pressures telecom firms & Ofcom to curb mid-contract price hikes On 26 November 2025, the UK’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall issued a co-signed open letter to the chief executives of major telecommu…
Naic Cable TV Corp expands into broadband
Naic Cable TV Corp evolves from local cable provider to broadband ISP, bridging connectivity gaps and supporting streaming growth.
NASHOLIDAYS expands travel booking platform under flynas
NASHOLIDAYS platform offers holiday packages, hotels and travel services, reflecting the airline’s push to diversify into travel solutions.
Siptalk: Australia’s cloud-first VoIP player
Cloud PBX provider Siptalk delivers VoIP services, SIP trunking and business phone features to help organisations modernise communication.
Is AFRINIC board working for Smart Africa? Fears of state-led capture
AFRINIC’s leadership is deepening ties with Smart Africa, raising fresh concerns about political capture and the erosion of bottom-up governance.
Deutsche Telekom advances 3D networking for 6G
6G-TakeOff tests integration of terrestrial, airborne, and satellite networks for next-generation connectivity.
O2 launches 5G standalone network across Norfolk
O2 launches 5G standalone network in Norfolk, boosting coverage, capacity, and future-ready connectivity for residents.
China bars ByteDance from using Nvidia chips in new data centres
Regulators in China bar ByteDance from Nvidia GPU use as part of a wider move to foster home-grown AI hardware.
Myint & Associates Telecommunications expands data‑centre services
Myint & Associates Telecommunications operates Myanmar’s first Tier III data centre, offering secure colocation, and connectivity services.
NABIH expands Australian telecom and data‑centre services
Small Australian telco expands wholesale voice, data and data‑centre services amid growing digital demand.
MyTV Super widens streaming reach with new FAST channels
MyTV Super expands Hong Kong streaming with 14 new ad‑supported channels, enhancing content diversity and user experience.
Why Africa’s internet community is concerned about CAIGA
CAIGA sparks debate as critics warn it could weaken community-led governance and concentrate power in African digital networks.
Dell Forecasts upbeat growth as AI-server demand surges
What Happened: Dell Technologies raises Q4 & Full-year forecasts, targets $25B 2026 AI-server revenue On Tuesday, Dell Technologies issued a bullish update on its financial outlook, raising both its quarterly and full-year revenue and profit forecasts. The company now expects fourth-quarter revenue …
HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally as it shifts toward AI-driven strategy
What happened: HP Inc. Announces 4,000–6,000 global job cuts as part of 2026 AI-driven restructuring On 25 November 2025, HP Inc. announced a substantial global workforce reduction as part of a broader “Fiscal 2026 plan” to embed artificial intelligence across the company’s operations. According to…
Amazon Leo unveils ‘Ultra’ antenna — promises 1 Gbps satellite broadband for businesses
What happened: Amazon unveils production-ready Leo ultra satellite terminal, launches enterprise preview programme On 24 November 2025, Amazon unveiled the production-ready version of its flagship satellite internet terminal, Leo Ultra, and kicked off an enterprise preview programme through its sate…
Kyivstar launches Starlink direct-to-cell service
Kyivstar becomes Europe’s first operator to launch Starlink direct-to-cell service, providing nationwide satellite-backed SMS connectivity.
Singapore orders Apple, Google to stop government spoofing
Singapore’s police have instructed Apple and Google to prevent impersonation of government agencies on iMessage and Google Messages.
Vodacom partners with Google Cloud to drive Africa’s AI growth
Vodacom moves data to Google Cloud and adopts Gemini-powered AI to launch fintech, network and customer tools across Africa.
Amazon commits $15B to Indiana for AI-ready data centres
Amazon invests $15 billion in Indiana, adding 2.4 GW of data-centre capacity and creating 1,100+ jobs to support AI and cloud growth.
Starlink brings direct-to-cell satellite to Ukraine for smartphone use
Starlink and Kyivstar roll out Europe’s first satellite-to-cell SMS service in Ukraine, keeping 4G phones connected without towers.
Myanmar Network emerges as flexible connectivity provider
Myanmar Network Company Limited delivers a wide range of internet and enterprise services, addressing both urban and underserved areas.
MIH shape Myanmar’s connectivity future
MIH is expanding enterprise fibre, cloud and data services in Yangon as Myanmar faces infrastructure and connectivity challenges.
Corporate influence vs. community voice: Who wins in AFRINIC’s election?
The annulled 2025 AFRINIC election exposes a failed registry, collapsing governance, and growing fears of ICANN’s overreach in Africa.
The shadow governance of AFRINIC: Who really calls the shots?
AFRINIC’s collapse amid a governance crisis exposes systemic failures, cloud innovation demands a reset to protect Africa’s IP resources.
CAIGA vs traditional internet governance models in Africa
As AFRINIC declines, CAIGA pushes a state-driven vision for Africa’s internet, prompting debate over sovereignty and governance reform.
1&1 agrees $1.4 billion deal to acquire Versatel
1&1's Versatel agreement moves a major German fibre and B2B access control surface under its direct operating umbrella.
Consolidation looming as UK altnets losses soar to $1.8 billion
UK altnets face worsening losses of $1.8 billion, with consolidation options, including mergers, discussed as solutions.
Equinix hosts Merck’s liquid-cooled supercomputer in Germany
Equinix and Lenovo deliver a liquid-cooled HPC for Merck in Germany, accelerating AI research in life sciences and materials.
Starlink launches direct-to-cell service across Ukraine
Ukraine becomes first European country to use Starlink for SMS on regular 4G phones, bolstering war-time connectivity.
Vantage secures $1.6B to expand its APAC data-centre platform
Vantage’s APAC capacity climbs to 1 GW after a $1.6B funding round led by GIC and ADIA and Johor acquisition.
Google and Accel launch $2M‑per‑startup fund to nurture Indian AI founders
Google and Accel launch $2M‑per‑startup initiative to support early‑stage Indian AI startups Google’s AI Futures Fund and venture capital firm Accel announced a partnership to back at least ten early‑stage AI startups in India, jointly investing up to US$2 million in each company. This collaboratio…
Myanmar Country Co., Ltd. drives digital transformation in Myanmar
Myanmar Country Co., Ltd. is leading the way in Myanmar’s digital evolution, offering technology services to overcome local challenges.
Is CAIGA replacing AFRINIC? A clear breakdown
AFRINIC faces potential influence from CAIGA, with implications for technical independence and policy decisions in Africa.
The future of African internet governance in the wake of CAIGA
CAIGA’s launch raises fears of shifting African internet governance from community-driven to state-led models, with ICANN’s role under fire.
RAN market holds steady while core revenue surges on 5G SA
Dell’Oro data shows global RAN market is flat while mobile core revenues jump 14% as 5G SA and Advanced deployments surge.
GSMA urges urgent spectrum planning to support 6G
According to GSMA, commercial 6G needs 2–4 GHz of mid-band spectrum by 2040; current allocations may not be sufficient.
CAIGA’s rise and AFRINIC’s challenges: What comes next?
From election annulment to CAIGA’s launch—Africa’s IP registry crisis forces a reckoning with continental power grabs.
SoftBank to invest $3 billion in Ohio factory for OpenAI data centre
SoftBank will invest $3 billion in an Ohio factory to support OpenAI’s expanding data centre infrastructure.
Verizon cuts 13,000 jobs to reorient its business operations
Verizon is laying off 13,000 employees to streamline operations and enhance customer experience, says CEO.
Telefónica and Vodafone Spain sell 30% of fibre venture to AXA
Telefónica and Vodafone Spain secure €600m from AXA for a Fiberpass stake sale, supporting further fibre-network growth in Spain.
5G standalone adoption gains traction
While 5G SA adoption is accelerating, Ericsson notes network slicing remains niche, with only 33 operators currently offering it.
MY ISP PTY LTD expands internet connectivity in Kenya
Leading ISP provider MY ISP PTY LTD is making waves in the Kenyan market with its technology services to bridge the connectivity gap.
Simple Media Network transforming Nepalese entertainment
SimTV delivers Nepali digital TV and broadband services, leveraging HFC networks to reach households across Nepal.
The role of African governments in the ICANN vs AFRINIC conflict
Amid the ongoing governance crisis at AFRINIC, African governments are under growing pressure to assert control over their digital resources.
Siemens and Delta unveil modular data centre power units
Siemens and Delta partner to deliver modular, prefabricated power systems for data centres, cutting time, cost and carbon.
Google opens energy‑efficient AI data centre in Winschoten
Winschoten hosts Google’s latest data centre, supporting AI-driven cloud services and local economic growth with renewable energy solutions.
ITW Asia 2025 spotlighting connectivity’s next wave
ITW Asia 2025 gathers telecom, cloud and data-centre leaders. BTW will provide on-site reporting on connectivity and infrastructure shifts.
Mutual Trust Bank enhances digital services
Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) focuses on digital transformation to cater to the growing needs of small businesses and individual customers.
mVoice revolutionises cloud communications in Australia
mVoice Pty Ltd is transforming the telecommunications landscape in Australia with its innovative cloud-based communication solutions.
MUX Broadband expands internet services across Pakistan
MUX Broadband (Private) Limited is enhancing internet connectivity in Pakistan with a focus on high-quality broadband services.