AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegulatory Pressure: Singapore’s IMDA has ordered Simba to explain alleged intentional, management-approved spectrum misuse. The regulator could fine the telco or suspend or cancel its licence; Simba has until Nov. 16 to respond. Service Quality: Nigeria’s NCC says 75 million subscribers received airtime compensation for poor service in 2026, while nearly three million were refunded for failed transactions. The regulator also recorded more than 6,500 network interventions. Infrastructure: A suspected arson attack destroyed TSTT cables in Trinidad, with preliminary damage estimates topping $20 million; police say three people are assisting with inquiries. Network Investment: Nigerian operators, ISPs and data centres will meet Oct. 28–29 to discuss improving local internet traffic exchange, which could cut latency and reliance on international routing. New Services: Nigeria’s NTEL is back with a travel eSIM and wireless AirFibre broadband, while South Africa’s TPC Africa Mobile has launched an MTN-powered MVNO targeting affordable connectivity. Satellite Competition: Starlink’s expansion faces licensing hurdles in South Africa and India, as governments weigh market access against regulatory and security requirements.
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