AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSatellite Competition: SpaceX’s planned acquisition of nationwide 800 MHz spectrum, pending FCC approval, rattled telecom stocks and signals a push toward direct-to-phone coverage. Venezuela also authorized Starlink to operate nationwide, while its India launch remains tied up in a public dispute over licensing, security checks and competition rules. Rural Connectivity: Malaysia’s JENDELA 2 plan targets 3,000 underserved locations, with much of the next phase focused on remote Sabah and Sarawak. Industry Cooperation: MTN South Sudan pledged to work with the reappointed telecom regulator chief on network expansion, service quality and coverage for underserved communities. Conflict Risks: Yemeni media reported strikes on telecom infrastructure in Hajjah province as fighting escalated around the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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