AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPakistan Telecom & Fintech: PTCL is reportedly pursuing a majority stake in Easypaisa after its Telenor Pakistan acquisition, with a binding offer approved and due diligence underway, pending regulatory approvals. Satellite & Bankruptcy: EchoStar’s Hughes unit filed for Chapter 11 in Texas with about $1.5B in funded debt, underscoring stress in satellite broadband financing. Maritime Safety: Inmarsat experts visited IMSO to discuss roles in the GMDSS, highlighting continued investment in distress and safety communications. Network Buildout in Europe: Italy’s FiberCop plans a nationwide network of 100+ edge data centres by converting telecom exchanges into distributed digital hubs, starting with Rome. Connected Mobility Rules: India’s MoRTH proposed phased V2V communication rollout from 2027, aiming to improve safety-critical alerts for two-wheelers, passenger and commercial vehicles. Digital Inclusion Funding: GovWorx launched NEAL for adaptive non-emergency call handling for ECCs, while a separate digital inclusion guide pushes co-investment across telecom, education, healthcare, housing, local government and workforce development. Mobile Market Pulse (Nigeria): NCC data shows Nigeria’s active mobile subscriptions hit 189.68M in May 2026, with MTN and Airtel dominating and broadband usage rising.
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