Tanzanian minister praises Yas for supporting digital transformation
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 13:00

Tanzanian minister praises Yas for supporting digital transformation

Tanzanian minister of state for labour, employment and industrial relations Deus Sangu visited the Yas pavilion at the Lindi Region Nane Nane exhibition, the Daily News reported. Sangu praised the operator, highlighting that stronger private-sector investment in connectivity and digital finance is key to modernising agriculture and broadening economic opportunities. George Msofe, Yas trade marketing manager for the Coast South Zone, said the operator will keep collaborating with government authorities to ex

Mexico deactivates 1.7 million mobile lines in Q2
MEXICO 10:05

Mexico deactivates 1.7 million mobile lines in Q2

The requirement to register mobile lines to prevent them from being used anonymously resulted in the disconnection of 1.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to CRT data cited by El Financiero. Total mobile users came to 157.1 million lines at the end of June, up 0.8 percent year on year but down 2.9 percent sequentially and 4.9 million since December. The greatest impact was felt by the prepaid segment, which has fallen 6.3 million accesses since January.

Icelandic hearing considers separate or integrated telecoms and cybersecurity policies
ICELAND 10:04

Icelandic hearing considers separate or integrated telecoms and cybersecurity policies

The Icelandic Ministry of Infrastructure is running a preliminary consultation concerning a proposed green paper on telecommunications and cybersecurity. The government is reviewing its cybersecurity policy and formulating a new policy and action plan for telecommunications. It is considering whether to develop one integrated policy or two separate but compatible policies. It is inviting comments by 22 August from members of the public, businesses, public organisations, municipalities, the academic sector a

Poland to spend PLN 35 mln on launch of AI sandbox
POLAND 10 AUG

Poland to spend PLN 35 mln on launch of AI sandbox

The Project Centre Digital Poland (CPPC) announced a call for applications to create a central portal for the Polish AI Sandbox and a safe environment for testing AI solutions. The AI Sandbox is a planned controlled testing environment designed to let companies safely trial artificial intelligence systems under regulatory supervision.

Angola targets launch of national cybersecurity centre in 2026
ANGOLA 10 AUG

Angola targets launch of national cybersecurity centre in 2026

Angola plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Centre later this year to strengthen digital resilience and defend critical infrastructure against cyber threats, Telecommunications, Information Technologies, and Social Communication Minister Mario Oliveira announced. The initiative follows the National Assembly's specialised committees approving the proposed Cybersecurity Law. The new entity will serve as Angola's central hub for monitoring digital threats, preventing attacks, and executing rapid inciden

Malawi drafts AI Bill
MALAWI 10 AUG

Malawi drafts AI Bill

The government of Malawi has announced plans to introduce legislation to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing concerns over potential ethical risks. ICT minister Shadric Namalomba said the government is drafting a National AI Strategy to lay the groundwork for the law. He said the proposed bill should be tabled in parliament before December.

Bolivia to install 5,000 Starlink antennas at rural schools
BOLIVIA 10 AUG

Bolivia to install 5,000 Starlink antennas at rural schools

Bolivia will install more than 5,000 Starlink antennas in unconnected areas over the coming months to provide internet access to rural schools, President Rodrigo Paz said in an address marking the country's 201st anniversary. The rollout, part of the government's Connected Classroom programme, will initially target rural and semi-urban schools in the departments of La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz. State-owned operator Entel will oversee the installations and aims to achieve nationwide coverage by the end

Somali government plans national data centre
SOMALIA 10 AUG

Somali government plans national data centre

Somalia is planning a new national data centre to upgrade the country's digital infrastructure and improve public service delivery, Dawan reported, citing state minister for communications Ahmed Osman Dirie. He said that Somalia's technology sector continues to advance but a centralised facility is needed to handle growing data storage demands, enhance service reliability and support youth-led technological innovation.

US govt proposes FCC chair's senior counsel as new FCC commissioner
UNITED STATES 10 AUG

US govt proposes FCC chair's senior counsel as new FCC commissioner

The US government has proposed Danielle Thumann Severs as a new commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission, filling the vacancy left by Nathan Simington. If approved by the Senate, she will finish the five-year term started in July 2024. Thumann is already employed at the FCC, as senior counsel to the FCC chairman Brendan Carr. 

FCC takes forward proposal to permit D2D satellite access in licence-exempt devices
UNITED STATES 7 AUG

FCC takes forward proposal to permit D2D satellite access in licence-exempt devices

The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to explore measures that could allow Wi-Fi devices and other license-exempt wireless equipment to connect with D2D satellite fleets. It comes after the FCC chairman, Brendan Carr,  initially submitted the proposal in July with the goal of unlocking roughly 200 MHz in unlicensed bandwidth for D2D satellite communications.

Nigeria to start fibre network rollout 'within weeks' - minister
NIGERIA 7 AUG

Nigeria to start fibre network rollout 'within weeks' - minister

The Nigerian government is set to begin physical deployment of its nationwide 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network within weeks, aiming to connect every state, local government area, and ward across the country, CommunicationsWeek reported. ICT minister Bosun Tijani confirmed that all contractual processes and resource mobilization for the ambitious digital infrastructure project are complete, clearing the way for field operations.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies meets with Communications Authority of Kenya
KENYA 7 AUG

Liquid Intelligent Technologies meets with Communications Authority of Kenya

Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) director general David Mugonyi hosted a delegation from Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya, led by CEO Neeraj Pradhan, to discuss strategic opportunities for cross-sector collaboration aimed at accelerating the growth of the nation's communications industry. The high-level meeting focused on driving innovation and expanding digital infrastructure across Kenya. 

UNITED STATES 7 AUG

Meta fined USD 567 mln more in New Mexico trial over social media harms to children

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay USD 567 million to address harms to young people from its social media platforms, AP reports. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said the bulk of the money — USD 420 million — will go to treatment services for young people. The rest will go toward awareness and prevention, screening services and other costs over the next five years.

UNITED KINGDOM 6 AUG

Over 60,000 Yorkshire, Lincolnshire premises get broadband boost

The UK government said more than 60,000 rural homes and businesses across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire can now access faster broadband through the government-funded Project Gigabit programme. The latest communities to benefit from the roll-out are villages around Barnsley, Hull, Huddersfield, York, Boston and Wisbech - including Sessay and Linton on Ouse in Yorkshire, Fosdyke in Lincolnshire, and Winterton in North Lincolnshire. The contracts has been delivered by rural broadband Quickline Communications, sup

ITALY 6 AUG

FiberCop inks state-funded deal to connect 477,000 new homes

Italian wholesale fibre provider FiberCop has signed the agreements with state investment agency Invitalia to provide connectivity for a further 477,000 addresses across Italy following the uncontested tender it won at the end of June. The tender is designed to accelerate the deployment of ultra-broadband infrastructure in digital divide areas via the newly-created National Connectivity Fund, with completion expected by June 2030.

ANGOLA 6 AUG

Angola and Mozambique advance cooperation talks to boost regional connectivity via satellite

Angola and Mozambique have deepened their space sector collaboration to accelerate joint satellite and connectivity projects, TechreviewAfrica reported. The plan was advanced during a 03 August working meeting between Angola's National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) and Mozambique's National Communications Institute (INCM), led by board chairwoman Helena Fernandes Tomas. The meeting focused on implementing existing bilateral space agreements, with the INCM seeking to leverage Angola's space manag

SPAIN 6 AUG

Spain consults on single infrastructure portal to speed fibre rollout

The Spanish government has launched a public consultation on a new single information point designed to speed up fibre deployments by giving operators a central web portal with real-time access to planned public works and infrastructure projects. The Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration said the measure should cut installation times, lower costs and help extend fibre networks to more parts of the country faster and more efficiently.

POLAND 5 AUG

Polish telecom regulator UKE announces call for upgrade of online information portal

Polish telecommunications regulator UKE announced a contract call for the provision of maintenance and development services for the online portal 'Information Point for Telecommunications'. The contract covers system maintenance, migration, modernisation of the system's user database, the development of a new map portal for presenting infrastructure data, modernisation of API interfaces, as well as development of a PRL application used to search and view address data and related information on a map, both c

KENYA 5 AUG

Communications Authority of Kenya discusses digital partnership with Oracle

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has initiated discussions with Oracle to explore strategic collaborations supporting the country's ongoing digital transformation agenda. CA director general David Mugonyi hosted Oracle VP for government affairs Matis Pellerin to a courtesy meeting in Nairobi.  According to the CA, the talks centered on leveraging advanced technology to drive domestic innovation, streamline public service delivery and expand digital opportunities for citizens.

POLAND 4 AUG

Poland to run EU-funded digital education campaign

The Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs, in partnership with the National Institute of Telecommunications, will receive PLN 21 million in a subsidy  from European Funds for Digital Development to implement the "Connected by Technology" project. This project will disseminate knowledge about new technologies (including telecommunications) and their applications among all residents of Poland, regardless of age, education, or place of residence. 

ASIA 4 AUG

Turkic states plan 1st joint satellite launch in 2027

The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) is set to launch its first joint satellite, OTS-SAT, in 2027, according to Report.az, citing Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. It was noted that the project was discussed between Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Zhaslan Madiyev, and OTS Secretary-General Kubanychbek Omuraliev. The satellite is being developed by Kazakh engineers and specialists at the Assembly and Test

IRAQ 4 AUG

Iran and Iraq team up to offer free internet for Arbaeen pilgrims

Iran and Iraq have agreed to provide free internet services for participants in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein and both countries are strengthening communications infrastructure ahead of the annual religious gathering, Tehran Times reported. Iran's ICT minister Sattar Hashemi announced that technical measures have been implemented to improve network capacity and ensure reliable connectivity for the millions of pilgrims traveling to holy sites in Iraq.

MEXICO 4 AUG

Mexico begins latest phase of mobile line registration process

Mexico's telecommunications regulator CRT has launched the latest phase of the mandatory registration with official ID of all mobile prepay and postpay lines in the country. All prepaid lines ending in 0 must be linked by 15 August and all those ending in 1 must be linked to an individual or business by 31 August.

AUSTRALIA 4 AUG

Australian govt approves 2.5% digital ad levy to support local journalism

The Australian government has agreed on legislation charging social media platforms a fee of 2.5 percent of their digital advertising income if they do not agree commercial compensation for news from local media outlets. Termed the News Bargaining Incentive, the mechanism is designed to support local journalism and ensure media publications are correctly compensated for redistribution of their work. 

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