AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSatellite Competition: SpaceX says a newly acquired US low-band spectrum portfolio, paired with its Starlink constellation, could support a nationwide mobile broadband service and challenge established carriers. Rural Connectivity: Nigeria has commissioned the first site in a 3,700-tower rollout intended to bring service to nearly 20 million people; the programme also includes public Wi-Fi and Smart Village pilots. Device Regulation: Nigeria’s NCC says its phone-verification framework checks hardware identifiers to flag counterfeit or non-compliant devices, not access personal data. Safaricom Dispute: A Kenyan appeal court has fast-tracked Vodacom’s challenge to a ruling invalidating its R34.5 billion acquisition of a 15% stake, with the shareholding status quo to remain pending appeal. Digital Divide: A GSMA report finds 1.2 billion people across developing Asia Pacific remain offline, mostly despite living within 4G coverage, citing affordability, skills and safety concerns. Network Expansion: Oman plans three optical satellite ground stations by 2028, while Malaysia is reviewing 5G coverage measures to include economic hubs such as ports and rail lines.
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