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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Huawei targets bigger role in Brazil data centre market

    Huawei expands data centre business in Brazil to support local AI, cloud demand, and regulatory requirements.

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Governance / CASE FILE

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Ofcom shortens complaint window, telcos voice objections

    Ofcom shortens telecom complaint timeline from eight to six weeks, prompting concern from major providers about operational pressures.

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. T-Mobile drops DEI programmes as FCC scrutiny intensifies

    T-Mobile ends diversity programmes while pursuing FCC approval for spectrum and fibre acquisitions amid political scrutiny.

  2. Orange Burkina Faso telecommunications leader

    Orange Burkina Faso offers mobile, internet, fibre and Orange Money mobile financial services. It serves over six million users.

  3. Geonet Communications Ltd: Delivers affordable VoIP & bulk SMS

    Geonet is a Nairobi-based ISP offering VoIP and bulk SMS over its own IP backbone, targeting diaspora and SME clients.

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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Britain and France back Eutelsat with $1.65B to rival Starlink

    Britain and France invest €1.5 billion in Eutelsat to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink, improving satellite internet for rural Europe.

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

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. Hong Kong boosts rural 5G with $25M rollout

    Hong Kong launches a $25M subsidy plan to deploy 5G in rural areas, aiming to bridge the city’s urban-rural digital divide.

  2. Indosat, Cisco and Nvidia open AI hub in Indonisia

    Indosat, Cisco and Nvidia launch an AI hub in Jakarta to support Indonesia’s AI roadmap and digital workforce.

  3. Airtel picks Ericsson for fixed wireless push India’s connectivity

    Bharti Airtel partners with Ericsson for 5G fixed wireless access in India. But can this cloud solution overcome challenges in rural areas?

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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Ukraine leads Europe with Starlink phone messaging plan

    Kyivstar teams up with SpaceX to roll out Starlink direct-to-cell messaging by end‑2025 and launch full satellite internet service in 2026.

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 7 briefings

  1. Ukraine to launch Starlink mobile service by 2026

    Kyivstar and Starlink will debut direct-to-cell messaging by end-2025, with satellite broadband and voice scheduled by mid-2026.

  2. Private 5G Push by NTT DATA and Eurofiber

    NTT DATA and Eurofiber partner to deliver private 5G for European enterprises, enabling secure and scalable industrial connectivity.

  3. Samsung’s new foldables start at $1,079, top out at $2,749

    Samsung launches Fold 7 and Flip 7 with minor upgrades, but high prices continue to limit global foldable growth.

  4. SCPT: Champions digital transformation at OSIANE 2025

    SCPT joined OSIANE 2025 to showcase DRC digital progress, collaborating with ARPTC and ADN in Brazzaville.

  5. Internet Puissance Plus Burkina Faso broadband provider

    IP Plus delivers high‑speed internet, VoIP, hosting, cloud and surveillance services. It offers connectivity across Ouagadougou and Bobo.

  6. Orange Business: Unveils defence division

    Orange Business unveils defence-focused unit for sovereign digital services in AI, cyber, and secure infrastructure.

  7. Fairphone 6 pushes modular design for longer-lasting phones

    Fairphone 6 keeps modular design, adds long support, and meets EU repair rules and growing eco-tech demand.

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Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. European telecoms oppose EU plan to deregulate networks

    What happened: European operators reject EU proposal A coalition of regional telecom operators—including Vodafone (UK), Iliad (France), 1&1 (Germany), and others—released an open letter to the European Commission. The letter warned that the Commission’s plan to ease regulation on national fixed‑netw…

  2. Brussels proposal risks new altnet monopoly across Europe

    What happened: altnets warn Brussels’ deregulation risks monopoly A coalition of nine European alternative network operators—including Vodafone, Iliad, Colt and Eurofiber—has warned that Brussels’ plan to relax fixed‑network regulations could re‑monopolise the market. They issued an open letter on 1…

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Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 13 briefings

  1. Why AFRINIC’s fallout has global implications for internet governance

    AFRINIC’s ongoing crisis is exposing deeper vulnerabilities in the global internet governance model, questioning the viability.

  2. How AFRINIC is helping Africa embrace IPv6

    AFRINIC supports Africa’s IPv6 transition with free training, deployathons, policy guidance and government collaboration.

  3. AFRINIC’s Election Failures Undermine Africa’s Internet Reliability

    Shady election processes and governance failures at AFRINIC risk disrupting address allocation and undermining Africa’s internet progress.

  4. AFRINIC instability threatens Africa’s internet future

    Governance failure undermines AFRINIC’s legitimacy AFRINIC, the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa, is once again embroiled in controversy following its most recent election process. Stakeholders say the process was riddled with irregularities—from disqualification disputes to unclear nomin…

  5. The dark side of AFRINIC IP address leasing and brokering

    AFRINIC’s election halt over one proxy vote exposed weak procedures, deepening distrust in its IP leasing and brokering governance.

  6. Why AFRINIC needs more transparent IP resource allocation policies

    AFRINIC annulled 800+ proxy votes in 2025, sparking community backlash and urgent demands for clearer IP allocation and election rules.

  7. AFRINIC and IANA: Who really owns IP resources?

    AFRINIC’s election crisis and IP dispute with Cloud Innovation challenge IANA’s role and ownership rules in African internet governance.

  8. Why AFRINIC revoked millions of unused IPv4 addresses

    AFRINIC reclaimed millions of unused IPv4 addresses under its exhaustion policy, triggering legal disputes and shifting Africa’s IP landscape.

  9. How AFRINIC’s failures mirror broader governance issues worldwide

    AFRINIC’s governance crisis reflects global struggles with transparency, accountability, offering lessons for institutions worldwide.

  10. What happens when AFRINIC reclaims your IPs?

    AFRINIC’s collapse has triggered legal battles and technical uncertainty. Here’s what it means when your IP addresses are targeted—and why it matters.

  11. AFRINIC turmoil threatens service continuity, operators warn

    AFRINIC cancels board vote amid legal challenges, causing IP delays and rattling network operators across Africa.

  12. Should AFRINIC Have International Oversight?

    AFRINIC’s repeated election controversies raise global concerns over governance, prompting calls for international oversight and reform.

  13. How AFRINIC’s Legal Freeze Impacted Internet Operations in Africa

    A disputed proxy that halted an entire vote On June 23, 2025, AFRINIC held its first in-person board election in Mauritius since being placed under receivership in 2022. Just minutes before polls closed, the Nomination Committee halted voting because of a single “phantom” proxy vote. AFRINIC staff h…

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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Google expands subsea network with new US–EU cable

    Google announces new subsea cable linking the US and Portugal to strengthen transatlantic data routes.

  2. IQ Fiber brings 10‑gig network to Savannah

    IQ Fiber launches 10 Gbps fibre service in Savannah with a US $50 million investment and new local operations centre.

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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 12 briefings

  1. Technobiz Business Solutions: custom IT for business growth

    Technobiz Business Solutions delivers customised enterprise IT services and systems integration across Kenya.

  2. CNRST: Morocco’s national research engine

    The Centre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (CNRST) promotes Morocco’s scientific development via funding.

  3. BotswanaPost national postal and digital services

    BotswanaPost offers postal, logistics and digital financial services. It delivers agency banking and healthcare logistics across Botswana.

  4. StellarIX: Pan‑African data infrastructure specialist

    StellarIX, an Axian Telecom subsidiary, offers Tier‑III data centres, colocation, cloud hosting, and managed services across Africa.

  5. Mantrac Ghana Ltd: Driving infrastructure growth

    Mantrac Ghana boosts infrastructure by delivering Caterpillar machinery, smart fleet management tools, and digital support services across industries.

  6. First Atlantic Bank: Driving financial innovation in Ghana

    First Atlantic Bank leads Ghana’s digital banking revolution, enhancing financial inclusion and supporting economic growth.

  7. SP Echo Ghana: Innovating the digital marketing landscape

    SP Echo Ghana drives digital marketing innovation, helping businesses boost visibility, engagement, and growth in Ghana.

  8. Ghana Dot Com: A digital trailblazer in West Africa

    Ghana Dot Com leads West Africa’s internet, blockchain, and digital economy innovation from Accra headquarters.

  9. Fimnet: Enabling Kenya’s Digital Growth

    Fimnet delivers reliable networking, security and digital solutions for Kenyan businesses, supporting the country’s tech transformation.

  10. Tullow Ghana Ltd: Building Ghana’s offshore oil legacy

    Tullow Ghana Ltd leads Jubilee and TEN oil projects in Ghana with extended licences and long-term investment.

  11. Mawingu Networks Ltd: Extends internet where others won’t

    Mawingu delivers solar-powered internet across 28 counties in Kenya and expands regionally with $15M in new funding.

  12. Bank of Africa Kenya: Supports small firms beyond big-bank reach

    BOA Kenya delivers bid bonds, vehicle finance and cross-border transfers for SMEs underserved by traditional banks.

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Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. UK can follow Europe’s data centre playbook

    Drawing on successes in Portugal and Germany, experts suggest the UK can boost its data centre industry by improving grid access.

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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. MDPA: Mauritius’s digital growth catalyst

    The Mauritius Digital Promotion Agency drives digital skills, SME programmes, and national ICT policy to build a high-capacity economy.

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. T‑Mobile closes $4.4B UScellular deal, gains 30% spectrum

    T‑Mobile acquires UScellular for $4.4 billion after DOJ antitrust clearance, gaining spectrum and customers while boosting rural 5G reach.

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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Spectrum Internet Service: Leading Ghana’s internet revolution

    Spectrum Internet Service Ltd provides affordable, high-speed internet across Ghana, driving digital growth and innovation.