AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSubsea Cable Recovery: Pakistan’s PTA says internet services are back to normal after the SMW5 submarine cable fault was repaired, with traffic rerouted via alternative international links during restoration. Cybersecurity Education: IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur launched India’s first practice-oriented four-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity (B.Cyber), starting July 2026, with a two-year field deployment component. Online Gambling Crackdown: Armenia approved amendments to tighten online gambling oversight, including faster blocking of unlicensed sites, limits on advertising, and tighter controls on telecom access and money flows. Data Center Politics: Lakeland, Florida set a July 6 public hearing on a proposed one-year data center moratorium after backlash over a planned large facility. Satellite Light Pollution Warning: ESO warns that proposed satellite plans could exceed 1.7 million in low-Earth orbit, raising risks of brighter skies that hinder astronomy. Telecom Market Moves: Angola’s Unitel announced an IPO roadshow ahead of a local stock exchange listing as part of a privatisation push. Regulatory/Brand Watch: Reports say Pakistan’s Ufone may rebrand to e& after merger-related approvals, with questions over cost and governance. Child Online Safety: Egypt launched “Child SIM” services to block age-inappropriate content and improve protections for children using mobile internet.
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