AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUK Kids Online: The UK moves toward a social media ban for under-17s, but critics warn age checks could be bypassed and enforcement may fall short. Bangladesh Affordability Push: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urges Banglalink to cut smartphone and internet prices to widen digital access, while VEON floats a $1bn “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” push for digital infrastructure and services. Autonomous Networks & Cloud Deals: Amazon and Nokia expand AWS-backed work toward fully autonomous, AI-powered telecom networks, while BT and Verizon agree a $4bn 50:50 JV to combine international enterprise connectivity. Security Shock: Brazil investigates hackers who triggered “extreme” emergency alerts to millions of phones, and Japan’s KDDI discloses a breach tied to a shared email platform used for multiple ISPs. Pakistan Data Governance: Pakistan unveils a National Data Governance Policy 2026 giving the Pakistan Digital Authority sweeping powers over government data and cross-border handling. Operator/Tech Moves: Mavenir wins Deutsche Telekom’s Partner of the Year for energy-efficient 5G core work; XLSMART completes a cloud migration to Tencent Cloud; and SpaceX/Starlink eyes a US retail mobile service. Consumer Alerts: PTA warns WhatsApp access could be disrupted if SIMs are inactive or unregistered.
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