AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCybersecurity: VulnCheck says it found surveillance backdoors in Zbtlink routers sold via Amazon, including one that can redirect traffic and another that can take control without a password. Disaster Comms: Nepal’s telecom regulator provided 20 satellite phones to NDRRMA for flood response, while Nepal Telecom restored mobile service at more sites along the Nepal–China border. Digital Policy & Rights: Bangladesh experts warn digital laws won’t protect rights unless misuse is stopped and platforms are held accountable. Regulation—Timekeeping: India notified Legal Metrology (IST) Rules, 2026, making Indian Standard Time the single official reference for legal, admin and telecom-linked systems, with 180 days to comply. Telecom Regulation—Portability: Oman TRA issued a number portability framework to speed transfers and boost competition. Market & Infrastructure: Vodafone Qatar set up Infinity Signal Services to manage tower and passive infrastructure; Tay Ninh in Vietnam is set to host a proposed 200MW AI data centre complex. Fraud & Identity: Police in Namibia warn SIM scams use vulnerable people’s identities to register SIMs for fraud.
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