Network Investment & Profit: MTN Nigeria says it poured N1.62 trillion into network infrastructure between 2025 and H1 2026, with H1 profit up 70.6% to N707.5bn, driven by data growth and rising active users. Infrastructure Resilience: Nova Scotia’s RCMP links rural phone and internet outages to copper wire thefts, warning the crime is dangerous and asking for public help. Global Connectivity Hub: Egypt is positioning itself as a submarine-cable and data-center hub, with officials estimating over 90% of Asia–Europe data traffic passes through the country’s routes. Security & Privacy Law: India’s Chhattisgarh High Court ruled telecom lawful-interception authorisations can’t be retrospectively validated, tightening safeguards around message interception. Identity & Fraud Controls: Egypt’s NTRA addressed reports of identity fraud tied to mobile IDs, urging citizens to complain if lines are registered without their knowledge. Regulatory/Legal Standoff: Thailand’s NBTC chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck lost a court bid to block removal steps, potentially affecting telecom and broadcast decisions. Digital Services & Policy: Pakistan’s PTA rolled out new eSIM pricing rules and transfer limits, while Google will stop automatic Drive-to-Google Photos photo backups from Aug. 10. Industry & Jobs: Bangladesh’s Kaliakair Hi-Tech Park drew major investment proposals, including an AI data center project, as the government pushes tech-led development.