AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoICT Policy Push (Bangladesh): Adviser Rehan Asif Asad laid out five priorities for telecom and ICT, including a more predictable tax framework, better mobile and broadband quality, “One Citizen, One ID, One Digital Wallet” public digital infrastructure, AI-ready talent, and incentives to grow electronics manufacturing. Rural Broadband Scrutiny (India): A parliamentary panel says BharatNet’s rollout is uneven and behind targets, with operational Gram Panchayats at 78,899 out of about 2.64 lakh, and it wants a state-wise, model-wise performance audit. Consumer Tools (Pakistan): PTA launched a single platform to compare Jazz, Zong, Ufone and Telenor call, SMS and data packages, including how prices have moved over time. Network Reliability (Australia): A bushfire in Cape York knocked out telecom services for thousands, disrupting fixed, ADSL and mobile, including Triple Zero calling, with restoration expected Sunday evening. Mobile Safety (Guyana): Authorities plan to order telecom and utility providers to clear hanging wire bundles from poles within six weeks under a model village upgrade programme. Digital Access Law (Philippines): Leila de Lima filed a bill to create a stand-alone digital accessibility law for people with disabilities, aligning requirements with WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
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