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The trading activity of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTC) shares on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showed a big move on September 1, 2025. The regular market category (REG) had an order reject upper price of 25.05 and a lower price of 20.49, with the last day close
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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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The proposed merger of Telenor Pakistan with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and its subsidiary Ufone has stalled, due to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) raising serious concerns about incomplete disclosures, questionable pricing structures, and doubts about the financial viability of the deal. The CCP has written to PTCL
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Reliance's digital arm, Jio Platforms Ltd, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) that is expected to be one of the largest in India, with a valuation ranging from $120 billion. The move comes as the company prepares to expand globally, with a listing expected in
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is establishing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework to protect digital infrastructure and enhance online safety for consumers in the communications industry. The framework, with a planned implementation timeline by telecom licensees set for 2026, aims to address emerging security challenges and create a more secure digital
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Chad's Minister of Posts and Digital Economy, Dr. Boukar Michel, has given Airtel and Moov Africa one week to connect to the country's national fiber-optic network to improve the quality of service (QoS) for customers. The minister stated that telcos should improve QoS or face potential
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The industrial city of Ulsan, South Korea, is transforming into a national hub for artificial intelligence with the construction of a massive AI data center. The 103-megawatt facility, a joint project between SK Telecom and Amazon Web Services (AWS), will support large-scale AI training and analysis, cloud applications, and high-speed
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The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) has issued an order revoking Q Link Wireless LLC's Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) status due to the company's admission of guilt to conspiring to defraud the United States regarding reimbursements from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Lifeline program.
Telecommunications industry
Heavy rains and floods in Kashmir damaged multiple optical fiber routes, disrupting telecom services for several hours earlier this week. The damage cut off networks of leading service providers, including BSNL, Airtel, Jio, and others, leaving thousands of subscribers without connectivity. BSNL officials reported over 30 fiber cuts on its
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SK Telecom Co., a South Korean telecommunications giant, has taken a significant step towards leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its growth strategy. The company held a groundbreaking ceremony for its large-scale AI data center in Ulsan, marking a major milestone in its drive to lead the AI era. The
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SK Telecom, Korea's largest mobile operator, has been ordered to pay 134.8 billion won ($97.2 million) for its role in a massive data breach in April that compromised personal information of 23.2 million customers. The breach, which involved 25 types of sensitive information, including SIM
Telecommunications industry
India's space and satellite companies are pushing the government to reduce license fees and spectrum usage charges for satcom services, citing a significant financial burden. The Indian Space Association (ISpA) has made several recommendations to the telecom department on the Draft National Telecom Policy (NTP) 2025, including easing
