Regulation & Compliance: Nigeria’s NCC is facing pressure from telecom device stakeholders to extend the Device Management System (DMS) rollout timeline and clarify “grey areas,” as the DMS will verify IMEI status before network activation and customs clearance. Network Expansion: Papua New Guinea’s Digicel PNG and Vodafone PNG signed a Tower Sharing Licence Agreement to speed coverage growth while reducing duplication and costs. Satellite & Space: Kazakhstan is pursuing an international Earth-observation satellite constellation with Mongolia, the Republic of the Congo and Nigeria, targeting nine satellites by 2030. Spectrum & Policy: Pakistan’s telecom equipment standards are being updated after the PTA notified new regulations, while stakeholders also urge completion of satellite-internet rules with transparent licensing timelines. Cybersecurity & Data Governance: Japan plans a preemptive cyber defense hub near its Defense Ministry by around 2032, and Pakistan’s data governance debate highlights gaps in how datasets will be assessed for real-world representativeness. Infrastructure Security: Wire thefts targeting telecom copper in multiple US counties are disrupting landline service and raising safety concerns for first responders. Legal & Courts: A US appeals fight is brewing over FCC telecom data breach notification rules, with conservative groups urging the court to reject the expanded standard. Local Telecom Incidents: A man died after an alleged beating at a BTCL office in Dhaka’s Tejgaon area, following a suspected theft attempt.