Regulation Retreat: Canada’s government is backing away from parts of its online regulation push, including plans that would have targeted major tech firms’ digital services. Courtroom Fight: Meta can’t quickly dismiss thousands of “social media addiction” lawsuits in northern California after the Ninth Circuit rejected claims of broad immunity under Section 230. Network Disruption: Chorus blamed a configuration issue for a widespread Auckland North Shore broadband outage, while Rogers said attempted copper theft caused a Calgary internet, TV and home phone interruption. Operator Investment: MTN Nigeria says it poured N1.62trn into network infrastructure in 2025–H1 2026 and reported a 70.6% PAT jump to N707.5bn. Local Connectivity Push: The Hoopa Valley Tribe opened a tribally owned data center to support broadband expansion using NTIA funding. Security & Standards: AmpliTech says its Outdoor Macro Cell Open RAN radio unit has cleared FCC and ISED certifications for US and Canada deployments. Policy & Affordability: South Africa’s communications department is planning a fresh review of pricing to tackle persistently high voice and data costs. Satellite & Resilience: ARABSAT and Libya Telecom and Technology signed a strategic partnership to expand satellite connectivity across Libya.