AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSatellite Broadband: India rejected Elon Musk’s claim that vested interests are blocking Starlink, saying satellite rules apply equally to all operators. Starlink says it has built 20 gateways and is awaiting spectrum and security clearances, with a rollout targeted for early 2027. India’s Mobile Push: At India Mobile Congress, officials highlighted 5G coverage in every district and more than 550,000 base stations, while showcasing 6G and satellite technologies. UK Telecoms: BT’s rescue of TalkTalk is drawing scrutiny over competition and national infrastructure; rival Opus Broadband has urged the government to seek a different outcome. Network Buildout: A new Algeria–Niger fiber link aims to strengthen connectivity across the Sahel, while Ooredoo’s fiber unit and iQ Networks are expanding Iraq’s role as a Gulf–Europe transit route. Infrastructure Risks: A Ukrainian drone strike forced Russia’s Yandex to suspend operations at a major data center, underscoring growing threats to the digital infrastructure telecoms and cloud services rely on.
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