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

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 7 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Is CAIGA replacing AFRINIC? A clear breakdown

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Smart Africa vs AFRINIC: What’s the difference

    CAIGA promises digital sovereignty and crisis resolution, but risks replacing the multistakeholder model with political control.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 11 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Cloudflare outage disrupts major web services globally

    Cloudflare suffered a major outage that disrupted global web services, exposing risks in centralised digital infrastructure.

  10. 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.

  11. MKTN leads the way in innovative engineering solutions

    MKTN Engineering Group offers innovative, efficient engineering solutions, focusing on sustainability and technological advancements.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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 Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 4 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Coverage

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

In this section: 8 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

  4. Simple Media Network transforming Nepalese entertainment

    SimTV delivers Nepali digital TV and broadband services, leveraging HFC networks to reach households across Nepal.

  5. 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.

  6. mVoice revolutionises cloud communications in Australia

    mVoice Pty Ltd is transforming the telecommunications landscape in Australia with its innovative cloud-based communication solutions.

  7. 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.

  8. MyanmarAPN drives innovation in Myanmar’s telecom sector

    MyanmarAPN Company Limited is enhancing connectivity across Myanmar with advanced network solutions, catering to growing demand.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 4 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 5G standalone adoption gains traction

    While 5G SA adoption is accelerating, Ericsson notes network slicing remains niche, with only 33 operators currently offering it.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Datacenter Trends

In this section: 4 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. AI boom drives up data centre construction costs

    AI workloads create challenges for infrastructure, with power access and cooling technologies in high demand.

  4. 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.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.

Coverage

Market / Companies / Asia-Pacific Companies / Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.

Coverage

Governance / ICANN

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Coverage

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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. How the CAIGA Initiative Impacts Africa’s Internet Governance

    The Smart Africa CAIGA initiative aims to improve continental coordination between policy and technical governance.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.