AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEmergency Messaging & Regulation: Kenya’s CA ordered Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom Kenya and Jamii to send government emergency SMS alerts to all active subscribers, bypassing DND and opt-outs during the Oct. 2 Early Warning System simulation and El Niño preparations. Cybersecurity Push: Zimbabwe launched National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a call for safer digital habits as mobile money, e-government and online learning expand. Telco Fraud Warnings: Canada’s RCMP flagged “bait and switch” free-phone scams that trick victims into returning devices and sharing personal data. Child Safety via Telecoms: Toronto police charged a man in a summer-long online child luring case, alleging extortion and explicit image sharing via social media and phone chat apps. Payments & Fintech: IFC backed Airtel Money’s London IPO with up to $90m, while Nepal’s NIC ASIA added Apple Pay/Google Pay for merchants’ e-commerce payments. Network & Device Policy: Philippines’ NTC held a hearing on rules for importing and selling refurbished, type-approved phones with warranties. Connectivity & Resilience: Hungary’s Pro-M outlined satellite-backed resilience for its public safety network as it joins the EU’s IRIS² constellation.
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