Vendor Security & Regulation: The UK’s proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill would let ministers secretly order hospitals, utilities, energy firms, and data centers to stop using or remove named suppliers—without notifying them—marking a major shift from past telecom vendor processes. Local Network Upgrades: Vodafone Qatar upgraded Push-to-Talk Plus with mission-critical voice, video, messaging, location, dispatch, encryption, and rugged devices over its nationwide mobile network. Fiber Rollouts: Race Communications plans to expand 100% FTTH to Dinuba, targeting 4,000 homes and businesses, while Seef Properties and Bahrain Network (BNET) signed to deploy an integrated fiber network across Seef Mall–Seef District. Mobile & Enterprise Comms: Verizon Business partnered with EZ-Rider in Midland/Odessa to replace legacy radio dispatch with push-to-talk-over-cellular, closing coverage gaps for drivers. Data Center Backlash: Warren County approved a 12-month moratorium on data center development approvals, with residents citing unknown environmental and health impacts. Cybersecurity: The US DOJ said it took down alleged Chinese hacking tools (“QScan” and “QTRouter”) used against major US targets, including telecom providers. Digital Identity: LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Arizona agencies launched a mobile digital birth credential for verified use in state transactions. AI & Society: Meta agreed to up to $18bn in settlements over claims it harmed children on Facebook and Instagram, including limits on teen use.