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Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL) is hosting the highly anticipated Econet Expo 2025 at Maseru Mall from August 27, 2025, marking the third year of its premier digital festival. Themed 'Digital First: Shaping Lesotho's Tomorrow,' the event showcases ETL's evolution from a traditional telecom provider
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The Bombay high court has held that under the new statutory regime, no planning permissions are required to construct mobile towers on private lands, dismissing a public interest litigation filed by a citizen association. The court noted that the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and Right of Way Rules, 2024 govern the
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Global brokerage firm Jefferies has maintained Bharti Airtel as its top telecom pick in India, despite Reliance Jio's consistent lead in subscriber additions. Jefferies cited slower active subscriber growth and Airtel's concentrated gains in certain regions as key factors in its decision. The brokerage firm noted
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The Ministry of Communications (MoC) issued the Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025, on June 24, 2025, under Section 22(1) and Section 56(2) (v) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These Draft Rules propose to amend The Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, aiming to enhance the
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The Mobile Telecommunication Company Saudi Arabia has reported a significant update on its lending activities as of September 2, 2025. With a total issued shares quantity of 898.73 million, the company has loaned out 2.52 million shares, representing 0.28% of the total issued shares. This development highlights
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The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved the Certificate of Service Authority for AFNET, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, to operate as a reseller of telecommunications services throughout the state of Illinois. AFNET, LLC filed the application on May 16, 2023, under Section 13-401 of the Public Utilities Act. The
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The top three telecom operators in India - Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea - saw a significant increase in adjusted gross revenues (AGR) in the June quarter, according to an analysis of the telecom regulator's data. ICICI Securities reported that the AGR of the top three
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Demian Voiles, a seasoned executive with nearly three decades of experience leading operations, sales, and engineering teams in Fortune 50 companies, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Alaska-based telecommunications co-op Matanuska Telecom Association (MTA). Voiles will replace retiring CEO Michael C. Burke, effective September 29, 2025.
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Airtel Uganda has registered a significant increase in its after-tax profit for the first half of 2025, driven by robust growth in data services that offset a decline in voice revenues. The telecom operator reported a profit after tax of Ushs 197.2 billion, up from Ushs 153.2 billion
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Nigeria's growing demand for seamless and affordable internet access is driving a new wave of disruption in the telecoms market, with startups carving out new opportunities in the eSIM space. Major carriers such as MTN, Airtel, 9mobile, and Glo are now providing eSIM support, but technology startups are
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Voice&Data Bureau, Optiemus Infracom has inaugurated India's first tempered glass production facility in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, using 'Engineered by Corning' technology developed by Corning Incorporated. The facility was inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Information & Broadcasting, and Railways, marking
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The Kentucky Public Service Commission has granted APC Towers IV, LLC and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a wireless telecommunications facility in Livingston County. The proposed facility, which will consist of a 255-foot tower with attached antennas, will be
