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

  1. Nokia to modernise Viettel’s broadband network in Hanoi

    Nokia and Viettel adopt BNG-CUPS in Hanoi to modernise broadband, boost reliability and improve energy efficiency.

  2. Google expands Africa Connect with new subsea hubs

    Google has unveiled plans to build four new subsea connectivity hubs across Africa under its “Africa Connect” programme, aiming to bolster internet infrastructure and AI development. The initiative expands on existing cables such as Equiano and the upcoming Umoja route, along with funding for resear…

  3. SIS 2025 sets focus on Muscat as subsea hub

    Carrier Community hosts SIS 2025 in Muscat, uniting global subsea leaders to shape connectivity, fibre, and digital infrastructure.

  4. Equinix opens AI-ready IBX data centre in Chennai, India

    Equinix opens its first AI-ready IBX data centre in Chennai with US$69M investment, strong interconnection and sustainability features.

  5. Deutsche Telekom brings 5G RedCap to Apple Watch

    Deutsche Telekom enables Apple Watch 5G RedCap, boosting wearable efficiency and IoT growth.

  6. VodafoneThree signs multibillion-pound deals to build UK network

    VodafoneThree signs multibillion-pound deals with Ericsson and Nokia to enhance UK 5G infrastructure, targeting nationwide coverage by 2034.

  7. Ericsson scores $1.33B 5g deal with Vodafonethree

    Ericsson has secured a US$1.33 billion share of an eight-year billion 5G contract with VodafoneThree in the UK, alongside Nokia.

  8. Nigeria ISP fraud risk in telecom sector

    Nigeria ISP faces fraud risk as telecom industry adapts.

  9. 21st Century Technologies builds digital backbone for Nigeria

    21st Century Technologies delivers cloud, connectivity, and security solutions, supporting Nigeria’s digital economy growth.

  10. Smile Nigeria drives 4G LTE telecom growth

    Smile Nigeria leads 4G LTE telecom services, innovating in broadband, voice, and customer value across Nigeria.

  11. Odua Telecoms expands broadband services in Nigeria

    Odua Telecoms provides broadband, colocation, and hybrid power services, supporting Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.

  12. V-Net: delivering fast and reliable internet in Heidelberg

    V-Net, a Heidelberg ISP in South Africa, offers fast, reliable, and affordable internet with flexible packages.

  13. IMobility: reshaping South Africa’s assets

    IMobility in South Africa partners with independent asset managers using a multi-affiliate model to drive growth and innovation.

  14. KKON Technologies scales up open access fibre

    KKON Technologies Ltd delivers FTTB and metro wireless, expanding enterprise fibre access in Nigeria, addressing cost & connectivity gaps.

  15. SWIFT Networks Limited boosts broadband services

    SWIFT Networks Limited delivers fibre and wireless broadband in Nigeria, supporting homes and enterprises with unlimited plans.

  16. AFRINIC’s September elections were a flagrant violation of its own bylaws

    AFRINIC’s September 2025 elections violated bylaws, undermining legitimacy and calling for June results recognition.

  17. The role of international observers in AFRINIC elections amid constitutional crisis

    AFRINIC’s failed elections amid Mauritius’ constitutional crisis highlight need for Cloud Innovation-led reset and ICANN oversight.

  18. Balancing courts and members in AFRINIC elections

    AFRINIC elections show tension between courts and members, underscoring the need to balance law and community for legitimacy.

  19. How Mauritian law shapes AFRINIC’s election rules

    Mauritian law shapes AFRINIC’s governance, influencing election rules, board oversight, and legal accountability for transparency.

  20. AFRINIC crisis deepens as ICANN control challenged

    Cloud Innovation pushes reset amid AFRINIC crisis and ICANN control disputes.

  21. The link between constitutional reform in Mauritius and AFRINIC’s election fairness

    Mauritius’ constitutional crisis threatens the legitimacy of AFRINIC’s elections, jeopardising Africa’s digital infrastructure.

  22. Interview with Skhumbuzo Mazibuko, CEO of Kasi Connect KC

    SK Mazibuko leads Kasi Connect KC to empower townships with affordable internet, payments, and digital services.

  23. ICANN invites ccTLD operators to join domain metrica

    ICANN has opened its Domain Metrica platform to ccTLD operators, offering access to DNS abuse data, phishing.

  24. BCN Broadband Services boost fibre connectivity in Nigeria

    Explore BCN services enhancing broadband Nigeria and fibre connectivity with reliable, technology services across sectors.

  25. Tech giants pledge over $40B to UK AI infrastructure

    Microsoft, Nvidia and others pledge $40 billion to boost UK AI and data centre capacity as sovereign compute becomes strategic priority.

  26. VMO2 merges consumer and business wholesale fibre operations

    VMO2 merges consumer and business fibre teams into one Fixed Wholesale unit to speed UK fibre rollout and boost competition.

  27. Gartner's $1.5T 2025 AI forecast turns spend into capacity risk

    Gartner's 2025 AI spending forecast is a dated market-signal event about infrastructure capacity, hardware-heavy spending and the newer 2026 benchmark.

  28. Nvidia UK AI investment to boost data centres

    Nvidia UK AI investment drives data centres growth and sovereign infrastructure.

  29. Telus and Samsung push Open RAN upgrade

    Telus partners with Samsung to expand Open RAN using RIC for AI-driven 5G optimisation.

  30. ARIN sets date for virtual Candidate Forum ahead of 2025 elections

    ARIN sets 16 Oct virtual Candidate Forum before 2025 elections, with voting from 30 Oct–7 Nov for Board, AC and NRO NC seats.

  31. Huawei builds SuperClusters to challenge global AI race

    Huawei introduces SuperPoDs, SuperClusters and UnifiedBus 2.0 to scale Ascend chips and challenge Nvidia dominance in global AI hardware.

  32. RIPE NCC revises RIR governance document

    The RIPE NCC releases second draft of RIR Governance Document, integrating community feedback to improve clarity and effectiveness.

  33. AusNOG 2025: Automation, BGP and quantum cryptography

    AusNOG meeting explored network management trends, submarine cable geopolitics, and the future of cryptography.

  34. Aquila by AllPoints Fibre aims new UK wholesale benchmark

    AllPoints Fibre launches Aquila platform, giving ISPs access to over 20 million UK premises via standard APIs and backbone resilience.

  35. Umbrella provides technology services nationwide

    Abantu IT delivers affordable fibre and community internet in South Africa, focusing on local partnerships and reliable connectivity.

  36. IS Internet Solutions Limited charges ahead

    ISN Nigeria offers fibre, microwave, MPLS, satellite & cloud services; integrating ICT to bridge gaps in urban & rural connectivity.

  37. Global Data Services strengthens Niger’s telecom infrastructure

    Global Data Services Niger delivers internet, MPLS and colocation, supporting operators and enterprises in Niger’s telecom sector.

  38. FUOYE innovation hub tackles higher education challenges

    FUOYE drives innovation while facing challenges in Nigeria’s higher education sector.

  39. Thinkst: pioneering cybersecurity with deception

    Thinkst Applied Research in Pretoria develops cybersecurity solutions like Thinkst Canary and Canarytokens to detect threats globally.

  40. Tizeti fibre internet expands Africa connectivity

    Tizeti delivers fibre internet across Africa, boosting connectivity with innovation.

  41. AFRINIC elections and the fragility of Mauritius’ political institutions

    The AFRINIC election crisis exposes governance failures, while Mauritius intervention threatens judicial independence and digital governance.

  42. AFRINIC election disputes reflect Mauritius’ rule of law crisis

    AFRINIC’s election controversies expose Mauritius’ rule of law concerns, with delays and rulings risking fair elections and credibility.

  43. AFRINIC community raises concern over Smart Africa data breach

    Interviews show most respondents are concerned to Smart Africa after a visible-recipient email exposes AFRINIC-aligned addresses.

  44. Who really controls AFRINIC? Exploring stakeholder influence

    AFRINIC’s governance is undermined by external interference and resource pressure, highlighting the risks to smaller providers.

  45. AFRINIC election results face legitimacy challenge over governance breaches

    AFRINIC’s September 2025 board election is illegal. Members urge recognition of the valid June results to protect internet governance.

  46. AFRINIC elections: why Mauritius’ law matters for internet trust

    AFRINIC’s 2025 elections bring new leadership, but continued reliance on Mauritius courts raises governance risks.

  47. AFRINIC and the risk of disputed elections in a weak legal framework

    AFRINIC’s weak legal framework threatens repeated election disputes and erodes trust in governance. Cloud Innovation urges reforms to safeguard Africa’s IP resources and ensure fair elections.

  48. AFRINIC’s electoral integrity depends on Mauritius’ rule of law

    AFRINIC’s annulled elections show how weak rule of law in Mauritius undermines legitimacy, threatening Africa’s internet governance.

  49. How Mauritius’ constitutional uncertainty shapes AFRINIC’s election outcomes

    Mauritius’ legal ambiguity under the Companies Act, government intervention, and court rulings disrupt AFRINIC’s democratic elections.

  50. AFRINIC and the challenges of conducting elections during constitutional instability

    As Mauritius faces a constitutional crisis, AFRINIC’s governance struggles deepen, jeopardising Africa’s IP future.