AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTelecom Policy & Safety: A new wave of child-focused social media bans is being debated as unenforceable rules risk leaving adults with a more dangerous online environment. Network Reliability & Emergency Alerts: Jordan’s National Center for Security and Crisis Management is finishing testing of a National Early Warning System, sending trial alerts to mobile phones in Arabic and English with audible cues. Infrastructure Security: Zimbabwe police arrested a man over alleged copper cable theft in Bulawayo, warning that vandalism disrupts telecom and power infrastructure. Digital Growth Metrics: Bangladesh added internet users faster than mobile subscribers in H1 2026, with internet subscriptions rising to 135.94M versus 189.83M active mobile lines. Service Quality Pressure: Burundi’s consumer group ABUCO says telecom services are deteriorating, with higher prices and poorer connectivity. AI for Network Planning: Iraq’s regulator says AI tools are being used ahead of Arbaeen to forecast a projected 135% traffic surge around Karbala. Calling & Messaging Features: WhatsApp Web now supports voice and video calling, plus transfer of active group calls between devices. Regulatory/Market Moves: Ghana extended its 5G spectrum auction timeline amid stricter ownership controls. Industry & Investment: India’s Semicon 2.0 push includes 12 semiconductor units with about $20B planned, with three already producing chips.
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