AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNetwork Expansion: Airtel Nigeria says it added more than 1,000 5G sites this year and has launched an app feature for customers to check performance and report problems. MTN Nigeria reported nine-month revenue up 23.6% to N4.61 trillion, while Cyclone Arnab disrupted services in Odisha; telecoms were restored in 20 Ganjam blocks, with repairs continuing elsewhere. Spectrum and Satellites: The FCC advanced a proposal to auction 25 MHz of mid-band spectrum for 5G and direct-to-device satellite links. Finland’s ReOrbit is pitching locally built satellites as an Australian alternative to Starlink, while SpaceX launched 27 satellites to improve coverage in polar regions. Regulatory Moves: The FCC plans to vote on barring Chinese telecom firms and other providers from directly accessing US phone numbers. India’s TRAI has proposed board-approved AI policies, risk assessments and mandatory reporting of serious AI incidents by operators. Connectivity Gaps: India’s government says only 9 of Nagaland’s 17 district headquarters have optical-fibre links; 59 of 75 block headquarters also remain unconnected.
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