Namibia’s CRAN rejects Starlink’s operator licence application
Namibia rejects Starlink’s licence over ownership, security, and compliance gaps, despite recognizing its potential to improve competition and rural connectivity.
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Ghana unveils new SIM registration system focused on security and consumer ease
Ghana is launching a new identity-linked SIM registration system to enhance security, reduce fraud, and improve user experience in the telecom sector.
Data crackdown looms: Potraz targets unlicensed data handlers
Zimbabwe is tightening enforcement of data protection laws, with POTRAZ warning unlicensed data handlers to comply immediately or face regulatory action.
PTA gives go-ahead for Telenor, Ufone merger
PTA clears Telenor-Ufone merger, setting the stage for telecom consolidation and intensified competition in Pakistan’s mobile market.
Liberia: LTA Launches Consumer Month, Reaffirms Regulatory Mandate
Liberia’s telecom regulator has launched a month-long campaign to raise awareness of consumer rights, improve service standards, and strengthen trust in the sector.
NTA discontinues ‘free’ RTDF broadband project
Nepal halts its RTDF-funded free broadband project, signaling a shift toward a new model for expanding internet access across schools, health centers, and local communities.
Iraq introduces 20% service fee on fiber and Wi-Fi internet
Iraq has introduced a 20 percent service fee on fiber-optic and Wi-Fi internet services as part of a government plan to increase public revenues, despite growing demand for broadband connectivity.
Teletalk to Receive 700 MHz Spectrum Despite Tk 5,500 Crore in Outstanding Dues
Bangladesh plans to allocate 10 MHz of unsold 700 MHz spectrum to state-owned Teletalk despite the operator having more than Tk 5,500 crore in unpaid dues. The decision follows a recent auction where Grameenphone acquired 10 MHz, leaving 15 MHz unused, raising questions about regulatory compliance.
Bahrain rejects proposal for 48-hour delay on overseas money transfers
Bahrain’s government rejected a proposal to impose a 48-hour delay on overseas money transfers but supported stronger measures to combat cyber fraud. Authorities are focusing on public awareness campaigns, coordination between banks, telecom operators and regulators, biometric SIM verification, and technical systems to reduce fraudulent calls and SMS scams.
PTA bars telecom companies from monthly mobile package price hikes
Officials said the measure is intended to ensure greater stability in telecom tariffs while addressing consumer concerns about frequent changes in mobile service pricing.