The capital venture building units of Globe Telecom and Ayala Corp have partnered up to explore new opportunities in a bid to expand digital solution ecosystems.

Indonesia has told technology companies that they must register soon under licensing rules first unveiled in late 2020 or run the risk of having their platforms blocked.

Telecom Namibia pledged to invest NAD2.3 billion (US$134m) into its infrastructure to address the country’s “urgent need” to improve low connectivity adoption and high prices.

Tanzanian telecoms regulator TCRA called out operators Vodacom, Tigo, Airtel, Tanzania Telecommunications Company and Halotel for subpar connectivity services, particularly in 15 districts.

Romanian regulator ANCOM (National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications) has begun a consultation on its upcoming 5G spectrum auctions.

Google is set to take a 1.2% stake in Indian operator Bharti Airtel via an equity share issue after the move was cleared by the Indian firm’s directors.

Colombian multi-service provider LIWA SAS has launched a mobile offering, with cybersecurity firm cyan supplying its BSS/OSS-Platform to enable its commercial model.

Lithuania’s Communications Regulatory Authority (RRT / Rysiu Reguliavimo Tarnyba) has invited bids for the next available lot of 5G mobile spectrum.

At a meeting held on 12^th July, shareholders in Mexican conglomerate Alfa approved the group’s proposal to spin-off its stake in operator Axtel.

Oppo was found to have evaded in total INR43.8 billion (US$550m) in customs duty by the Indian government, the smartphone maker is the latest Chinese company to face intense scrutiny and raids in India.

ICT network solutions, satellite connectivity and infrastructure company the Paratus Group has said it is on the verge of establishing a highly sophisticated network hub in Angola.

In a rather unusual escalation of a dispute between Apple and Ericsson, it seems both the import and sale of 5G iPhones and iPads have been banned in Colombia where a court has determined that Apple's products infringe on a 5G patent owned by Ericsson.

Chinese smartphone vendor Vivo requested the Indian government to unfreeze its bank accounts to resume operations as raids on the company “jeopardised its very existence”.  

Deutsche Telekom and PPF Group had their concessions for network sharing agreements between their units in the Czech Republic accepted by the European Commission.

Hungary’s National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) has announced that it is extending its device replacement subsidy scheme until 31^st March 2023.

Russia’s State Commission for Radio Frequencies (SCRF) has agreed to repurpose millimetre wave (mmWave) frequencies for 5G access networks.

Kazakhstan’s state-backed operator Kazakhtelecom (KT) has published its roadmap for launching 5G in a bid to kick-start the digital transformation of the country’s economy.

Nokia and the Indian Institute of Science opened a centre of excellence (CoE) to develop the vendor’s capabilities in robotics and advanced communication technologies in 5G and AI.

Indonesian operator Telkomsel has commenced the shutdown of its 3G network in parts of Jakarta after aggressively expanding its 4G network and launching a smartphone/data package to spur uptake.

South African technology company Huge Group acquired MVNO Tethys Mobile for an undisclosed fee, a move to bolster its software capabilities and develop a platform that enables companies to launch MVNO services. 

Beleaguered South African operator Cell C has had a reprieve after a vote in which some lenders have agreed to take an 80% loss on their debt.

Telefonica Moviles Mexico (Movistar) claims to have finished migrating its 3G and 4G data traffic onto AT&T Mexico’s network after the firms signed a last mile agreement in late 2019.

After mixed messages recently about the cash-strapped state owned carrier, Zambia’s government has finally categorically denied media reports that it has decided to sell Zamtel.

Twitter has commenced a legal challenge against content takedown orders issue by the Indian government.

The Algerian government has closed its purchase of VEON’s 45.57% stake in the mobile operator Djezzy via its National Investment Fund.

Operator Ooredoo Group and international communications company BICS have announced a multi-year agreement through which BICS is to manage voice services across the group’s operations.