Network Reliability: Telstra says mobile service outages across western Cape York were triggered by a secondary power fault at a Mapoon site, with battery backup exhausted and crews using a portable generator to restore service after the earlier bushfire damage. Consumer Protection & Regulation: Bahrain’s TRA published its 2025 compliance scorecard, with Batelco and stc Bahrain tied at 92% and Zain Bahrain at 87%, highlighting room to improve retail package transparency and billing clarity. Operator Dispute: Iraq’s CMC moves to halt Korek Telecom’s network after canceling a settlement, warning subscribers not to renew, top up or pay while directing Korek to protect assets and data. Satellite Competition: Eutelsat reported a 69.5% jump in OneWeb LEO revenue to €297m, while SpaceX pushes Starlink Direct-to-Cell toward a broader US mobile challenge. AI Infrastructure & Policy: Indonesia plans a 1GW AI computing “Zankore” facility; Bangladesh sets five ICT/telecom priorities including cutting telecom taxes, improving connectivity, building digital public infrastructure, and training AI-ready talent. Digital Services Rules: Bangladesh’s regulator is considering letting ISPs bundle OTT streaming with broadband packages under a common framework.