Digital Government & Connectivity: PNG DataCo signed agreements with Morobe Provincial Government to expand telecom access via a neutral-host towers plan and to roll out a Morobe digital government services platform with an integrated ERP for modern public services. Smart Mobility Regulation: India’s TRAI extended the V2X consultation deadline to June 4, with counter-comments due June 18, as the country balances connected-vehicle innovation with safety and security. Net Neutrality Fight: Vodafone Idea said preferential speeds or services based on user profiles could undermine an equal digital ecosystem, responding to Airtel’s “Priority Postpaid” 5G network-slicing push under scrutiny. Disaster-Resilient Networks: Australia lawmaker Helen Haines introduced a bill to strengthen telecom resilience in natural disasters, including temporary disaster roaming and mandatory power backup for mobile base stations. Scam Crackdown: Australia proposed automatic reimbursement for scam victims with verified losses under $3,000, with banks expected to pay and new frameworks for telecoms and digital platforms. Data Center Pressure: Lockhart, Texas moved to regulate future data centers and crypto mining facilities, aiming to manage water and power concerns as projects expand nearby. EU Telecom Security Sovereignty: Spain urged EU states to keep final authority over whether foreign telecom providers can enter national markets amid cybersecurity and strategic-infrastructure concerns.