AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStudent Connectivity Policy: Philippines Sen. Erwin Tulfo filed the “Student Load Discount Act” (SB 2275) to mandate a 20% discount on mobile prepaid load, postpaid plans, and mobile internet packages for enrolled students, year-round, to ease costs from frequent weather-driven shifts to online classes. Sports Loyalty Meets Telecom: Qatar launched the Hayyoh app, letting fans earn points by linking tickets and staying through the final whistle, with rewards spanning categories that include telecommunications partners. Identity & Telecom Transparency: Kuwait’s CITRA urged residents to use the Sahel “My Numbers” service to view all phone lines and telecom services registered under their names, improving accuracy checks and personal data protection. Security & Authentication Shift: Microsoft says Entra ID will move to passkey-first authentication starting Sept. 1, 2026, and will stop delivering SMS/voice MFA codes itself after Feb. 1, 2027. Satellite Network Progress: Globalstar confirmed successful launch and deployment of all eight HIBLEO-4 replacement satellites, with communications established and early health checks underway. Governance Under Scrutiny: Nigeria’s SERAP urged election probes into Osun vote-buying, calling for investigation of funding sources and use of telecommunications data alongside other records.
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