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DoIT&C notifies on Telecommunications Right of Way (RoW) Rules 2024 in Nagaland
Kohima, October 8 (MExN): The DoIT&C, Government of Nagaland has notified that the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024 (Rules 2024) issued by the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, shall be...

Telecommunications companies stock up on batteries to prepare for disaster season
The biggest threat the nation’s telecommunications companies are grappling with ahead of summer’s disaster season isn’t the possibility of triple-0 going down, it’s power outages that would bring down the entire phone and internet system,...

Telecommunications operators are the foundation of the digital infrastructure
A DE-CIX, the global Internet Exchange (IX) operator, is set to host the second edition of the Atlantic Convergence from September 28 to 30 in Lisbon. “Telecommunications operators are the backbone of Europe’s digital infrastructure,” says Ivo...

NA Panel Grills LDI Operators Over Billions in Dues as Spectrum Disputes Delay 5G Rollout
A sub-committee of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by Convener Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, expressed serious concern over billions of rupees in outstanding dues owed by Long Distance...

I agree with the president on telecommunications
In his speech to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary of our great nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said, “We have experienced a significant surge in growth across every sector of our national life since Independence – in healthcare,...

Extraordinary email blunder Optus made after fatal outage struck telecommunications giant
Optus sent email to wrong address after outage Government not notified properly until following day By NICHOLAS COMINO, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 20:39 EDT, 7 October 2025 | Updated: 21:11 EDT, 7 October...

Hardy Telecommunications and Capon Valley Bank Pledge to Pay For Hardy Bowl Student Tickets
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. (September 29, 2025): All Hardy County K-12 students will receive free admission to the 2025 Hardy Bowl high school football game between East Hardy and Moorefield, thanks to Hardy Telecommunications and Capon Valley Bank....
Orange Business plugs OneWeb into its crisis comms solution
The plug-in-and-play SafetyCase emergency connectivity solution is designed to be deployed rapidly when terrestrial connectivity is unavailable This week, Orange Business has announced it is incorporating Eutelsat’s OneWeb satellite services into...

Globacom Backs NCC’s Drive to Safeguard Nigeria’s Broadband Infrastructure
Telecommunications giant, Globacom Limited, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in strengthening the protection and sustainability of the country’s broadband infrastructure. The company’s pledge...

MTN Urges Accountants to Embrace Innovation or Risk Becoming Irrelevant
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has called on accountants across the country to embrace digital transformation and continuous innovation or risk becoming obsolete in an era dominated by emerging technologies and automation. The company made...

Globacom Promotes Broadband Investment, Infrastructure Security at Commission’s Roundtable
Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s digital development efforts at the ongoing Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) business roundtable on Broadband Investment and Protection of Critical Information...

Business : Expanding Telecommunication Access Key To Economic Uplift Of Marginalised Groups
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Expanding telecommunication access is critical to uplifting marginalised groups such as the Orang Asli, as connectivity opens doors to economic participation, education, healthcare, and...

Steps to apply for voter registration online: Biometrics at any election office
Now, you can apply for your voter list pre-registration online (Matadata Namawali Darta) for the general election on Falgun 21, 2082. The Election Commission has launched an online system enabling an online Voter ID Registration system. The system...

Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Seeking 9-1-1 Telecommunicator
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a dedicated and skilled 9-1-1 Telecommunicator to join their team. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for emergency and non-emergency calls, providing critical support to...

Posta Kenya pushes for reforms to power its digital future
Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) Director General David Mugonyi (left), Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke and Postmaster General John Tonui during the World Post Day on October 9, 2025 The Postal...

Amazon’s Project Kuiper to launch satellite broadband in Pakistan by 2026
ISLAMABAD: In a development poised to reshape Pakistan’s digital future, Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans to offer satellite broadband services in the country by the end of 2026. The information was shared in a press release issued by the Ministry of...

Assam LSA secures national runner-up spot at India Mobile Congress
The Assam Licensed Service Area (LSA) of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has been honoured with the runner-up position among all LSAs in the country, receiving recognition at the India Mobile Congress 2025 held in New Delhi on October...

Cyta wins top European award for bridging the digital divide in Cyprus
Cypriot telecoms provider Cyta has won the top European award for its strategic fibre network rollout that brings high-speed internet to every corner of Cyprus. The telecommunications authority received first place in the category “Champions in...

Starlink’s R2bn BEE plan to power high-speed internet in SA
Currently, companies intending to obtain a telecommunications network or service license in South Africa must be at least 30% owned by historically disadvantaged individuals. Having only this one avenue to comply with BEE requirements, unlike...

Bank of Canada's Rogers says competition in Canada's financial sector will boost productivity
This could also apply to other “network sectors” of the economy, meaning sectors that serve everyone, like transportation, telecommunications and energy. Rogers noted it’s important to get the balance right, as competition can have drawbacks as...