AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNetwork Neutrality & 5G Slicing: India’s Airtel launched “Priority Postpaid” using 5G network slicing, but net-neutrality concerns are escalating—then Reliance Jio unexpectedly backed Airtel’s position in a letter to the DoT, arguing the approach is content-neutral and doesn’t degrade service. Rural Satellite Push: In the Philippines, CitizenWatch says direct-to-cell satellite rollout can speed up connectivity for remote, underserved areas where towers and fiber take too long. Regulatory Crackdown: Iraq’s communications minister says a mid-July crackdown will dismantle illegal internet distribution networks, targeting unregistered subscriptions and smuggling operations. Consumer Protection: Liberia’s LTA ordered Orange Liberia to pay a L$4M penalty over unlawful SIM re-issuance to an unauthorized third party, spotlighting digital privacy and SIM security. Undersea Cable Resilience: Australia, New Zealand and Tonga completed Tonga’s second international cable link, aimed at boosting capacity and disaster resilience. Data Center Pressure: Local communities in the US are questioning AI data center developers over transparency and impacts as referendum votes loom.
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