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EU launches Internet Accountability Compass to track digital rights commitments
The European Union has unveiled a new tool to measure how countries are upholding their commitments to an open, secure and rights-based internet.
The role of civil society in AFRINIC elections
Civil society voices warn AFRINIC’s flawed elections undermine democracy, transparency and community-led internet governance in Africa.
AFRINIC governance under Mauritius law
Mauritian law and court interventions shape AFRINIC governance, raising concerns over autonomy, accountability and member influence.
Verizon launches 6G initiative to level up wireless
Verizon launches 6G initiative with Samsung, Nokia, Meta, and Qualcomm to develop AI-native wireless systems and next-gen networks.
Nvidia-backed Nscale secures $1.1B in Europe’s biggest Series B
British-headquartered AI infrastructure firm Nscale has secured $1.1 billion in a new funding round led by Aker ASA, with support from Nvidia, Dell, Nokia and others, marking one of Europe’s biggest ever Series B rounds. The capital will fuel Nscale’s expansion of GPU-driven data centres across Euro…
TalkTalk launches ‘TalkTalk U’ to shift focus from speed to coverage
TalkTalk launches TalkTalk U, a Wi-Fi service focusing on in-home coverage and reliability instead of headline broadband speeds.
T-Mobile launches satellite data service enabling WhatsApp calls from anywhere
The US carrier’s Starlink-powered T-Satellite service now supports apps including WhatsApp, X, and AllTrails in areas without mobile coverage, with voice and video calling available through more than 650 satellites, included free on premium plans.
Denmark and Novo Nordisk owner launch world’s largest quantum venture fund
Copenhagen-based 55 North has raised €134 million in its first close, with backing from Novo Holdings and Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO)
Srini Gopalan named T-Mobile CEO amid competitive pressures
T-Mobile names Srini Gopalan as CEO effective 1 November, with Mike Sievert becoming Vice Chair in strategic leadership shift.
e& enterprise launches OneCloud, UAE’s sovereign cloud platform
The platform, powered by Oracle Alloy, offers AI-ready infrastructure and data sovereignty for the UAE’s government and regulated sectors.
AFRINIC election crisis: Implications for startups and ISPs in Africa
AFRINIC election crisis raises doubts over internet governance in Africa. Startups and ISPs face risks as instability threatens.
5 lessons from AFRINIC election disputes for RIRs
AFRINIC’s election disputes expose flaws in governance. Other RIRs must learn lessons to protect trust and stability.
VMO2 prepares 3G shutdown in northern Scotland
VMO2 schedules 3G network shutdown in northern Scotland on 5 November 2025, urging users with 3G devices to upgrade ahead of transition.
HPE builds pop-up smart city for 2025 Ryder Cup
HPE builds a pop-up smart city at the 2025 Ryder Cup, using modular networks and AI for seamless connectivity across a golf course terrain.
Schneider Electric unveils next-gen liquid cooling for AI and HPC
Schneider Electric unveils advanced liquid cooling solutions to meet growing AI and HPC demands, targeting EMEA data centres.
Elections data transparency: Who owns AFRINIC’s records?
AFRINIC’s refusal to share election records fuels mistrust and suspicion of manipulation. Cloud Innovation warns that only full transparency can restore credibility to Africa’s failed registry.
5G, AI, and sustainability lead discussions at FUTURECOM 2025
FUTURECOM 2025 Brazil highlights 5G, AI, and sustainability, shaping the future of telecom in Latin America.
Faster broadband could ease UK household tensions
Openreach says faster broadband can reduce household arguments caused by slow shared connections for streaming, gaming and home working.
How AFRINIC can learn from RIPE and ARIN election systems
AFRINIC’s 2025 board election is annulled after one disputed proxy vote causes cancellation of all ballots.
How AFRINIC elections affect cloud and CDN providers in Africa
AFRINIC’s governance crisis impacts cloud services and CDN providers in Africa, urgently requiring reform to restore trust.
Lessons from corporate governance for AFRINIC board elections
Corporate governance lessons show AFRINIC needs legal safeguards and transparent dispute resolution to restore trust.
Optus investigates fresh Triple Zero outage
Optus probes a new 000 outage in NSW after nine calls failed, piling pressure on the telco as ACMA’s investigation into earlier failures continues.
SK Telecom unifies AI push with new division and wider rollout
South Korean telco SKT has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost in-house adoption of artificial intelligence, including launching AI CIC, a dedicated company-within-a-company. With new tools like Adot Biz and targets reaching tens of thousands of employees, SKT is pushing to embed AI into daily opera…
Ex-Meta chief warns tech giants to avoid politics
Former Meta executive Nick Clegg urges tech firms to avoid political disputes, warning that US–China tensions.
Digitel South Sudan: leading local 4G LTE and ICT solutions
Digitel South Sudan offers 4G LTE, broadband, cloud, voice, and ICT solutions, providing reliable connectivity across the country.
AFRINIC reforms: Lessons from global election standards
AFRINIC’s flawed election reforms expose weak governance and threaten trust in global internet institutions.
AFRINIC elections and Africa’s digital economy: Why stability matters
Unstable AFRINIC elections threaten Africa’s digital economy; stability demands fair governance and trusted electoral safeguards.
Could AFRINIC elections be challenged under international arbitration law?
AFRINIC’s disputed elections face international arbitration challenges, raising questions on governance, legitimacy, and regional autonomy.
The hidden cost of AFRINIC elections: Who pays for governance?
AFRINIC’s 2025 elections reveal hidden costs of governance, including legal disputes, procedural delays, and financial burdens.
Startups and AFRINIC elections: Africa’s digital future
Structural barriers keep African startups from voting in AFRINIC elections, weakening representation and leaving governance to legacy actors.
Decentralization vs. centralization in AFRINIC’s electoral model
AFRINIC’s electoral crisis shows how decentralised member control can be undermined by unconstitutional state interference.
Microsoft disables AI services to Israeli military unit
Microsoft cuts cloud and AI services for Israeli military unit after review finds misuse for surveillance of Palestinians.
TM Global opens fifth cable landing station in Selangor
TM Global unveils Morib cable landing station in Selangor, ready for SEA-ME-WE 6 and close to Klang Valley DC cluster.
Nokia to upgrade data centre infrastructure across Singapore
Telin and Nokia upgrade Singapore data centres with optical transport equipment to support AI, cloud, and hyperscale data.
Wearable band shipments surpass 50 million in Q2 2025
Wearable band shipments hit 50.2 million in Q2 2025, while smartwatches drive most of the market’s US$40 billion value.
TELUS unveils Canada’s first “sovereign” AI Factory in Rimouski
Highly secure data centre aims to offer full Canadian control over AI compute, from model-training to deployment, as local organisations seek to reduce dependency on foreign platforms.
Qvantel and Optiva merge to reshape AI-powered BSS
Qvantel acquires Optiva for $108.6 million which merging AI-powered BSS platforms to boost telecom innovation.
Why AFRINIC’s election security needs stronger legal guarantees in Mauritius
Mauritius annulled AFRINIC’s June vote and staged a September rerun, a process which is lacking legal legitimacy.
The case for community representation on AFRINIC’s Board
AFRINIC’s September 2025 elections broke bylaws, stripped members’ rights, and deepened fears of capture in Africa’s internet governance.
AFRINIC’s elections in global perspective
AFRINIC’s election disputes highlight the need for clear processes to maintain Africa’s internet governance credibility.
AFRINIC elections and policy decisions: Why they shape Africa’s internet future
AFRINIC’s disputed elections are more than a governance issue—they shape the policies that decide Africa’s digital future. Without transparent, accountable processes, critical decisions on IP resource allocation and connectivity risk being captured by elites instead of the community.
How AFRINIC board elections affect IPv4 and IPv6 allocation in Africa
The governance crisis at AFRINIC is directly impacting IP resource management in Africa, with implications for IPv4 and IPv6 allocation.
AFRINIC elections and policy development
AFRINIC’s policy process suffers as election legitimacy fails; procedural reform is essential for progress.
How AFRINIC can rebuild confidence after election dispute
AFRINIC must follow law, recognise June election, and resist government interference to regain African community trust.
IPTEC Limited: leading internet and ICT solutions in South Sudan
IPTEC Limited delivers internet and ICT services in South Sudan, including fibre, wireless, satellite, and business support.
Who controls the internet in Africa? The AFRINIC vs. Cloud Innovation case explained
The AFRINIC–Cloud Innovation legal battle underscores Africa’s struggle to maintain regional internet governance amid institutional collapse.
How AFRINIC election issues affect African ISPs and startups
AFRINIC election disputes put African ISPs and startups at risk. Delays in IP allocation, weak trust, and unstable governance.
Alibaba balances Nvidia ties with chip sovereignty push
Alibaba pursues AI growth through Nvidia partnership while striving for chip independence amidst geopolitical tensions.
Optus outage in Australia sparks fury, calls for overhaul
What happened: Australia reels after major telco outage incapacitates Triple-0 services Australia’s Optus experienced a serious network outage on 18 September that disrupted access to its Triple-Zero (000) emergency call line for approximately 13 hours. The disruption stemmed from a routine firewall…
Stargate rollout gathers paces with 5 more sites revealed
OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank expand Stargate with five more US sites, bringing total planned capacity near 5.5 GW.