Fibre Rollout Reality Check (New Zealand): Chorus says it has largely finished the hardest part of the Ultra-Fast Broadband build, with 87% fibre access and 75.9% uptake, but about one in four fibre-ready addresses still aren’t connected—shifting the challenge from construction to adoption. Mobile Data Frustration (Nigeria): A report highlights subscriber anger over data that “vanishes” mid-activity, arguing the issue is hurting jobs, banking, education and online interviews, not just causing minor inconvenience. Fuel Relief Meets Connectivity (Pakistan): Pakistan’s fuel-token scheme adds SMS redemption at stations without internet and orders all operational stations onto the system, using 9771 for registrations. Open Banking Expands (New Zealand): Regulated open banking is rolling out across major banks and fintech apps, enabling budgeting and payment tools without sharing passwords. Network Investment Boost (Angola): EXIM backs Africell with a $99.6m loan for advanced mobile network tech to improve coverage and reliability. Cybersecurity Warning (Global): A China-linked hacking group is reported to run AI tools inside compromised networks, raising the stakes for protecting telecom and research infrastructure. Emergency Comms Upgrade (US): North Miami Police deploys a cloud-native platform (Mark43) to modernize dispatch, records and mobile operations. Infrastructure Mapping (UK): Ordnance Survey reports growing participation in the National Underground Asset Register, aiming to reduce underground cable and pipe strikes.