AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNetwork Shutdowns & Public Safety: India ordered mobile internet shutdowns in central Delhi around Jantar Mantar as student protests escalated, with connectivity patchy and calls/messages disrupted. Identity & Biometric Rules: Ghana told banks, telcos, hospitals and schools to stop using Ghana Card photocopies and move to biometric authentication by Nov. 2, 2026; Indonesia hit 10 million biometric SIM registrations. 5G Rollout: Zain KSA launched Saudi Arabia’s first commercial 5G-Advanced service in Riyadh and Jeddah using 600 MHz spectrum. Telco Security & Fraud: UNODC warned Southeast Asia scam networks have fused into transnational “service” ecosystems, with 2025 losses estimated at $88.3B–$114.1B. Industry Watch: Nokia reported higher Q2 sales and profit driven by AI and cloud demand. Quantum & Post-Quantum: DigiCert found only 7% of orgs have deployed quantum-safe or hybrid certificates, despite broad planning. Fiber Expansion: Kinetic boosted Lexington fiber by ~23% in 12 months, adding 2,800 locations for 15,000 homes.
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