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Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. ZTE awarded top global honour for Malaysian 5G network revamp

    What happened: ZTE’s Malaysian 5G network overhaul At a ceremony in London on 17 November 2025, ZTE was awarded the “Best Mobile/5G Service Innovation” by the Global Connectivity Awards, marking its first win in this category. The award recognises ZTE’s role in the ambitious dual‑network convergence…

  2. Deutsche Telekom advances 3D networking for 6G

    6G-TakeOff tests integration of terrestrial, airborne, and satellite networks for next-generation connectivity.

  3. 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.

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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 4 briefings

  1. Key questions Africa needs to answer before implementing CAIGA

    Stakeholders warn CAIGA may shift power from communities to governments, with ICANN’s support deepening concerns over Africa’s digital future.

  2. Why CAIGA cannot improve Africa’s internet security

    As Smart Africa pushes CAIGA and ICANN backs its blueprint, fears rise that Africa’s internet will face more risks, not protection.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 5 briefings

  1. UK cyber security bill to extend rules to critical suppliers

    New UK law will force critical-infrastructure suppliers to comply with cyber-security standards and fast incident reporting.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 14 briefings

  1. Google drops EU complaint as cloud probe expands

    Google withdraws its antitrust complaint against Microsoft as the EU launches a sector-wide cloud market investigation under DMA.

  2. Mobily joins Global Leaders Forum board

    Mobily joins Global Leaders Forum board, expanding global influence and shaping connectivity, sustainable telecom standards.

  3. Altice sells outsourcing stake as debt cut-down continues

    Altice continues debt-reduction with Intelcia sale, refocusing on broadband, mobile and cable infrastructure assets.

  4. 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.

  5. O2 launches 5G standalone network across Norfolk

    O2 launches 5G standalone network in Norfolk, boosting coverage, capacity, and future-ready connectivity for residents.

  6. NABIH expands Australian telecom and data‑centre services

    Small Australian telco expands wholesale voice, data and data‑centre services amid growing digital demand.

  7. 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 …

  8. 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…

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 7 briefings

  1. AFRINIC

    AFRINIC's election crisis tests whether African number-resource governance can return to transparent, member-verifiable control.

  2. Why CAIGA is a hot topic in the AFRINIC community

    CAIGA sparks debate as Africa’s IP governance faces collapse, highlighting external influence and urgent need for reform.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Is CAIGA replacing AFRINIC? A clear breakdown

    AFRINIC faces potential influence from CAIGA, with implications for technical independence and policy decisions in Africa.

  7. 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.

Coverage

Governance / CASE FILE

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. US telecom giants at risk as Federal Communications Commission scraps key cyber-security ruling

    What happened: FCC votes 2–1 to repeal 2025 telecom cybersecurity ruling Earlier this month, the FCC voted 2–1 to overturn a declaratory ruling issued in January 2025 which had required U.S. telecommunications carriers to secure their networks from unauthorised access or interception. Under that rul…

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. CloudExtel bags ₹200 crore debt funding to build AI-ready network backbone

    What happened: CloudExtel Secures ₹200 Crore to Launch AI-Focused DCI Network CloudExtel, a Mumbai-based full-stack Network-as-a-Service provider, announced on 27 November 2025 that it has secured ₹200 crore in debt funding from a private bank to support its next growth phase. Alongside the debt rai…

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. UK telcos face government pressure over mid-contract price rises

    Ofcom ordered to review telecom price-rise rules by 2026 after government criticises recent hikes by major UK operators.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 9 briefings

  1. SKT joins AWS to offer sector-ready AI cloud services

    SK Telecom signs strategic agreement with AWS to launch hybrid AI cloud solutions and cost-optimised enterprise services.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. MIH shape Myanmar’s connectivity future

    MIH is expanding enterprise fibre, cloud and data services in Yangon as Myanmar faces infrastructure and connectivity challenges.

  7. 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.

  8. 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…

  9. 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.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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…

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Myint & Associates Telecommunications expands data‑centre services

    Myint & Associates Telecommunications operates Myanmar’s first Tier III data centre, offering secure colocation, and connectivity services.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.