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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 / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. LINX and Digital Realty expand partnership with new IXP in Ghana

    The London Internet Exchange teams up with Digital Realty to introduce a new interconnection hub, boosting connectivity in West Africa.

  2. Telsense brings prepaid fibre to South Africa’s connection

    Telsense Technology Group offers prepaid, contract-free Openserve fibre in South Africa with clear pricing and flexible service plans.

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. Ofcom clears Openreach FTTP offer

    Ofcom rejects competition concerns over Openreach FTTP upgrade scheme, vows continued regulatory oversight

  2. Verizon acquires Starry to boost fixed wireless broadband

    Verizon acquires Starry to expand fixed wireless reach in MDUs, aiming to reach more customers via hybrid fibre and mmWave technology.

  3. Emstret: Connecting Papua New Guinea with affordable internet

    Emstret Holdings Limited offers affordable internet via fibre, VSAT, and fixed wireless, serving urban and rural Papua New Guinea.

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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Salesforce pledges $1B for Mexico AI push

    Salesforce commits US $1 billion to expand its AI footprint in Mexico and support Latin America AI growth.

  2. DoW selects InterDigital to pioneer civil-military spectrum sharing research

    The U.S. Department of War (DoW) has appointed InterDigital to lead a coalition researching advanced mid-band spectrum coexistence technologies, aiming to enable radar systems and commercial 5G networks to share frequencies more effectively. The project raises questions about technical risk, commerc…

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 7 briefings

  1. Zain Sudan: Connecting the nation with digital solutions

    Zain Sudan, part of Zain Group, offers mobile and data services supporting Sudan’s digital transformation.

  2. Desktop confirms talks with Claro after report on potential sale

    Brazilian internet provider Desktop has confirmed discussions with telecom giant Claro regarding a potential acquisition.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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…

  7. 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.

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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. auDA: Administrator of Australia’s .au Domain

    auDA manages Australia’s .au domain namespace, accredits registrars, enforces policy, runs DNS, and introduced direct .au registrations.

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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. AddPay Ltd drives modern payment innovation in South Africa

    AddPay (Pty) Ltd is a South African fintech firm delivering end-to-end payment and commerce infrastructure.

  2. QSupport strengthens South Africa’s data protection landscape

    QSupport Cloud is a South African cloud provider that offers secure backup and private hosting with local data protection and clear pricing.

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

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Mediacom CATV: Revolutionising cable television services

    Mediacom CATV (Pvt.) Limited continues to lead the way in Pakistan’s cable TV industry by offering technology services.

  2. 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.

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Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 17 briefings

  1. When votes don’t count: AFRINIC’s disallowed members

    Disallowed votes in AFRINIC elections can skew results, erode trust, and weaken Africa’s global internet standing.

  2. Why AFRINIC needs certainty beyond Mauritius’ constitution

    AFRINIC’s September 2025 election highlights the dangers of weak constitutional safeguards, risking capture and eroding trust in governance.

  3. Regional representation in AFRINIC elections explained

    AFRINIC’s regional representation in elections explained, highlighting board seats, NomCom structure, and governance concerns.

  4. Inside AFRINIC’s election oversight: How the community ensures fairness

    AFRINIC’s election oversight remains under fire as members question its fairness and transparency. Cloud Innovation urges independent audits and public accountability to restore trust in Africa’s internet governance.

  5. Conflict of interest in AFRINIC elections: The 2025 lens

    AFRINIC’s contract with C&A Law, led by a convicted fraudster, involved inflated fees and unlimited expenses.

  6. AFRINIC elections and the problem of legal enforcement in Mauritius

    AFRINIC’s elections are repeatedly disputed under weak legal enforcement in Mauritius, leaving members’ votes discarded and trust eroded. Cloud Innovation warns that without stronger judicial oversight or a full reset, Africa’s internet governance and digital future remain at risk.

  7. AFRINIC elections and the dangers of political capture in host countries

    AFRINIC’s election crisis, marked by annulled votes and flawed processes, highlights the danger in Mauritius, threatening Africa’s future.

  8. The role of AFRINIC members in shaping election outcomes: Power and participation

    AFRINIC members have formal powers in governance, but their votes are hollowed out when political actors can annul outcomes.

  9. From ballot disputes to global trust: AFRINIC at a crossroads

    AFRINIC election disputes and ICANN transparency demands seriously threaten Africa’s overall internet governance credibility.

  10. 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.

  11. AFRINIC governance under Mauritius law

    Mauritian law and court interventions shape AFRINIC governance, raising concerns over autonomy, accountability and member influence.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Lessons from corporate governance for AFRINIC board elections

    Corporate governance lessons show AFRINIC needs legal safeguards and transparent dispute resolution to restore trust.

  17. AFRINIC reforms: Lessons from global election standards

    AFRINIC’s flawed election reforms expose weak governance and threaten trust in global internet institutions.

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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. US FCC to vote on tighter curbs for Chinese telecom gear

    The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is preparing to vote this month on new rules that would ban the authorisation of devices with components from Chinese firms already flagged on its “Covered List” and potentially revoke permissions for existing gear. Critics question the policy’s effectivene…

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 5 briefings

  1. Telstra and Ericsson join forces on network autonomy

    Telstra and Ericsson have launched a new partnership to advance autonomous network technology, creating a Technology Lab.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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

In this section: 5 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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)

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.

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Market / Trends / Latin America and Caribbean Trends / Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.

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Governance / RIR Watchdog / ARIN / Story

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.