AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStudent Connectivity Push (Philippines): Sen. Erwin Tulfo backs a “Student Load Discount Act” that would force telcos to cut mobile prepaid load, postpaid plans and mobile internet prices by 20% for enrolled students year-round, with proof of enrollment and citizenship. Sports Loyalty Rollout (Qatar): Qatar launched the Hayyoh app, letting fans earn points for attending matches and redeem rewards via a ticket-linked account, with telecom among the partner categories. Disaster Response & Comms (Indonesia): After a 7.7 quake hit Flores, Indonesia mobilised relief and deployed state firms including Telkom Indonesia to restore power and communications as thousands of evacuees await aid. Satellite Network Update (Globalstar): Globalstar says all eight HIBLEO-4 replacement satellites were successfully launched and are now under command and control, moving into commissioning. Enterprise Identity Shift (Microsoft): Microsoft will make passkeys the default in Entra ID from Sept 1, 2026, and stop delivering SMS/voice MFA codes itself from Feb 1, 2027. Security & Telecom Governance (Germany): Germany approved expanded powers for BND and BfV, raising cyber and sabotage concerns with telecom and digital infrastructure implications.
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