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Latest Briefings
Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.
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.
Simba Telecom: Singapore’s rising telco challenger
Simba Telecom offers value-focused mobile plans and 10 Gbps broadband, aiming to expand via the M1 acquisition in Singapore.
Should African communities challenge ICANN’s CAIGA support?
African communities face a critical decision on whether to challenge ICANN’s support for CAIGA, impacting digital sovereignty.
TPG Telecom links death to outdated phone
A Sydney customer’s death highlights the risks of outdated mobile phones after a failed emergency call, TPG Telecom reports.
Vonage launches fraud prevention network APIs
Vonage introduces Silent Authentication and SIM Swap APIs to help businesses detect fraud in real-time, improving user experience and security.
EU reserves upper 6 GHz for mobile use, sparking Wi-Fi concerns
The EU’s decision to prioritise the upper 6 GHz band for mobile operators is hailed as a step towards 6G, but Wi-Fi advocates fear restricted access.
Cloudflare outage disrupts major web services globally
Cloudflare suffered a major outage that disrupted global web services, exposing risks in centralised digital infrastructure.
mod.io simplifies game modding for developers and players
mod.io Pty Ltd offers a platform that makes it easier for developers to integrate user-generated content, enhancing gaming experiences.
MyanmarAPN drives innovation in Myanmar’s telecom sector
MyanmarAPN Company Limited is enhancing connectivity across Myanmar with advanced network solutions, catering to growing demand.
MKTN leads the way in innovative engineering solutions
MKTN Engineering Group offers innovative, efficient engineering solutions, focusing on sustainability and technological advancements.
SIGN IN driving digital connectivity in Pakistan
Explore SIGN IN, the ICT company specialising in digital solutions, enterprise sales, and telecommunications for Pakistan’s digital economy.
AI boom drives up data centre construction costs
AI workloads create challenges for infrastructure, with power access and cooling technologies in high demand.
Indosat, Nokia & NVIDIA open AI‑RAN centre in Indonesia
Indonesia sees its first dedicated AI‑RAN lab as Indosat, Nokia and NVIDIA join forces to enhance network efficiency and digital sovereignty.
Why the Smart Africa CAIGA initiative was created
CAIGA aims to stabilise AFRINIC through continental council and political backing, critics see it as centralising power.
ICANN’s role in Africa: Supporting Smart Africa over AFRINIC?
As AFRINIC faces criticism and calls for dissolution, ICANN’s actions raise questions about its intentions for Africa’s internet governance.
What the African community thinks about the CAIGA initiative
As CAIGA expands Smart Africa’s influence, operators and experts warn it could centralise power and sideline AFRINIC’s bottom-up processes.
The politics behind ICANN’s partnership with Smart Africa
ICANN’s collaboration with Smart Africa raises questions about governance, regional autonomy, and the global rules of Internet management.
How the CAIGA Initiative Impacts Africa’s Internet Governance
The Smart Africa CAIGA initiative aims to improve continental coordination between policy and technical governance.
Smart Africa vs AFRINIC: What’s the difference
CAIGA promises digital sovereignty and crisis resolution, but risks replacing the multistakeholder model with political control.
Omantel and Ciena launch optical fibre network
Omantel and Ciena launch a high-speed optical fibre network to enhance Oman’s regional connectivity and digital infrastructure.
Sweden leads Europe’s AI revolution with over $3.4B in investments
Sweden ranks as the most AI-ready country, followed by Germany and the Netherlands, as the continent accelerates its digital transformation.
Submer appoints Jean-Marc Denis to lead AI datacentre strategy
Submer appoints Jean-Marc Denis as Chief Product Officer to accelerate the company’s growth in AI datacentre infrastructure.
UK cyber‑security bill makes data centres national security targets
The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill targets large data centres, imposing strict security and reporting obligations.
Nokia signs major 5G expansion deal with Telecom Italia
Nokia has secured a pivotal contract with Telecom Italia to modernise and expand the operator’s 5G network, focusing on Italy.
Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs in its biggest-ever shake‑up
Verizon is planning to eliminate roughly 15,000 roles as part of a sweeping restructuring under its newly installed CEO.
sideEffekt empowering businesses with enduring IT solutions
sideEffekt delivers long-term IT solutions, including managed support, services, cybersecurity, and development to help businesses grow.
AFRINIC’s community trust vs. Smart Africa’s political influence
AFRINIC’s governance collapse prompts Cloud Innovation’s call for reset amid ICANN and Smart Africa’s influence.
AT&T rolls out 5G underground on NYC’s G‑train tunnels
AT&T and Boldyn Networks bring 5G connectivity to NYC’s G line, enhancing underground mobile internet access.
Is ICANN dodging the AFRINIC community by supporting Smart Africa’s CAIGA?
A veteran African governance expert argues ICANN’s participation in CAIGA departs from long-held RIR norms, raising questions about neutrality and precedent.
CAIGA’s rise: What it means for AFRINIC members and operators
CAIGA’s state-led model challenges AFRINIC’s bottom-up governance, raising uncertainty for operators and the future of Africa’s internet.
Deutsche Telekom lifts dividend on strong US gains
Europe’s telecoms group raises its 2025 payout and sharpens its outlook, buoyed by T-Mobile US’s continued growth despite weaker trends.
EU unveils GIA to accelerate fibre and 5G deployment
The EU launches the Gigabit Infrastructure Act to accelerate 5G and fibre deployment, boosting connectivity across member states.
Mir Info Systems drives digital growth in Bangladesh
Mir Info Systems expands its services as enterprises demand more customisation, automation and cloud‑ready infrastructure.
UK broadband users urged to claim outage compensation
A new uSwitch survey shows more than 40% of UK adults experienced broadband outages, costing the economy an estimated $1.75 billion.
ACS & BlackRock near €23B data‑centre agreement
ACS and BlackRock are close to finalising a €23 billion data‑centre deal, reflecting rising demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.
Calls for greater financial transparency at RIPE spark community debate
Roderick Beck urged RIPE to disclose senior management salaries, sparking debate over financial transparency and privacy laws.
AFRINIC vs. CAIGA: Competing visions for Africa’s internet future
CAIGA shifts AFRINIC governance toward political endorsement over community-led processes, raising global RIR consistency concerns.
UK under pressure to regulate cloud giants
The UK faces pressure to regulate cloud giants AWS and Microsoft amid rising risks and competition concerns.
ICANN and Smart Africa: A shift in internet power in Africa?
ICANN’s involvement in CAIGA could transform AFRINIC from a community-led registry into a politically mediated regime.
SaskTel upgrades network with Samsung’s cloud-native core
SaskTel deploys Samsung’s cloud-native core to enhance 4G and 5G speeds, latency, and service flexibility across Saskatchewan.
Vodacom partners with Starlink to expand broadband across Africa
South Africa’s largest mobile operator teams up with Elon Musk’s Starlink to boost rural connectivity and enterprise services.
Openreach hikes copper line prices to accelerate digital migration
Openreach raises copper line prices and boosts digital migration incentives to ensure UK PSTN switch-off readiness.
Turkcell and Google Cloud partner to build cloud region in Türkiye
Turkcell partners with Google Cloud to launch a new cloud region in Türkiye, boosting digital sovereignty and enterprise cloud adoption.
Sparkle unveils quantum-safe tool offering future-ready encryption
Sparkle introduces a new quantum-safe encryption tool, enhancing global cybersecurity with advanced AI-driven protection.
Siam Commercial Bank drives digital transformation
Learn how Siam Commercial Bank is reshaping the future of finance with cloud technology, machine learning and regional fintech expansion.
VodafoneThree launches $14.1B investment to build UK’s network
VodafoneThree unveils a landmark $14.1bn infrastructure programme to expand 5G coverage, enhance speeds, and connect every UK community.
ARIN confirms 2025 election results for board and council roles
ARIN unveils 2025 board and council results, reinforcing its commitment to transparent and community-driven Internet governance.
Google expands in Germany with €5.5B cloud build-out
Google is investing €5.5 billion to expand data centre infrastructure in Germany, supporting Europe’s growing cloud and AI demand.