Disaster Connectivity: After the 7.8 quake in Mindanao, the Philippines’ DICT and telcos deployed Starlink kits, free internet, and emergency communications to evacuation centers and relief offices, with Globe, PLDT and Smart also activating connectivity support. Broadcast Regulation Overhaul (India): India’s MIB released draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 to unify TV, radio, DTH, HITS, FM, community radio and IPTV licensing under the 2023 Telecom Act, with digitised authorisation and public consultation. Prepaid Video Push (Philippines): DITO launched StreamZone199, a 30-day prepaid bundle with 11GB streaming data plus 11GB all-access data, unlimited calls/texts, and free Prime Video Mobile/iWant/BLAST TV access. Court Moves (Nepal): Nepal’s Special Court ordered argument notes to be submitted in a corruption case involving former NTC MD Sunil Poudel and 18 others over alleged billing-system irregularities. Broadband Funding (US): California’s CPUC approved $18.2M for fiber projects, regional broadband planning, and digital divide grants. Digital Fraud Fight (Ghana): MobileMoney Fintech published a white paper calling for ecosystem-wide coordination to curb rising digital fraud. 5G/Connectivity Expansion (Jamaica): Flow switched on Jamaica’s first 5G network, with rollout tied to compatible SIMs/devices. Emergency Calling Upgrade (Canada): Manitoba is set to migrate to next-gen 911 by end-2026, with voice and text services targeted by March 31, 2027. Digital Transformation & AI (Cambodia): Cambodia’s MPTC urged ministries to lead by example in adopting AI to boost public service efficiency.