AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegulation & Consumer Access: Pakistan’s telecom regulator (PTA) has ordered operators to adopt a uniform SIM restoration policy, aiming to cut bureaucratic friction that blocks digital identity access. Network Investment: Philippines carrier Globe Telecom lifted capex 39% in H1 to ₱26.3bn, with most spending going into data infrastructure and a push to expand 5G coverage. Planning & Universal Service: BT has appealed Wiltshire Council’s refusal of a 5G street hub on Devizes Road, arguing the hub supports telephony obligations and is funded by advertising. Governance & Procurement: Trinidad and Tobago’s CWU is calling for the removal of TSTT chairman Kern Dass over concerns around a halted $49m call-centre contract and alleged “fall guy” dynamics. AI in Policing: South Korea’s National Police Agency is rolling out an AI system to speed up analysis of investigative data, including telecom records. Data Privacy: Australia is set to unveil privacy-law changes tied to AI and smart glasses, including a right to erasure and tighter limits on collecting unnecessary data. Cyber & Fraud Risks: Baguio City Council flagged increasingly sophisticated online scams, including AI impersonation and SIM-linked fraud tactics. Satellite Connectivity Deals: Turks & Caicos signed a landmark Starlink deal, adding to a busy week of satellite broadband licensing and partnerships. Market Watch: Nigeria’s telecom subscriptions rose to 192.23m in June, while broadband and internet usage continued to climb.
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