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HUTCH and TRCSL expand rural broadband coverage across Sri Lanka

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HUTCH Sri Lanka and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka have expanded the Gamata Sanniwedanaya rural connectivity programme, bringing…

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Oman tightens rules on promotional calls and SMS with new anti-spam requirements

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Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has introduced new rules governing promotional and service calls, SMS and value-added services, including restrictions on…

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