Fake BTS Scam Crackdown (Malaysia): The Malaysian regulator MCMC says it busted a syndicate in Johor Bahru using a fake base transceiver station to blast scam-link SMS messages, charging a 32-year-old under communications law. TCP Testing for Telecom/Data Centers (US): GL Communications promoted ExpertTCP, an RFC 6349-based tool to validate end-to-end TCP performance beyond typical Layer 2/3 benchmarks. Copper Theft Surge (Canada): Bell reported 993 copper theft and vandalism incidents in Jan–Jun 2026, up 78%, warning outages can hit phone, internet, TV and emergency access. AI Talent for Telecom (Azerbaijan): Azercell and ADA University launched the AI4Real Bootcamp to train students on practical AI, including telecom use cases. 6G Geopolitics (US/Global): Analysts say a US-led 6G alliance faces short-term hurdles as it tries to counter Beijing’s growing influence in next-gen standards. Starlink Enters Iraq (Iraq): Iraq’s regulator says Starlink has begun commercial service, aiming to boost connectivity in underserved areas. Consumer Scam Call Protection (US): Rep. Eric Sorensen’s QUIET Act push targets AI-generated robocalls and robotext fraud with higher penalties. Mobile Fraud Governance (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s minister dismissed Nagad sale rumours as baseless and urged verification while highlighting a revenue-share handover. BT Office Closure Pressure (UK): Liverpool BT staff and the CWU protested planned city-centre office closures tied to redundancies and relocation plans.