Telecommunications

Telus Corporation held its first-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on May 8. Executives highlighted operational improvements that supported customer expansion and higher free cash flow.

May 04, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Communications Authority of Kenya has invited public feedback on proposed guidelines to improve the safety and reliability of internet infrastructure. The rules address growing public complaints about poorly installed fiber cables hanging on poles, walls, and streets. Comments are due by May 20.

Colombia's Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC) has adjusted rules for mobile telephony contracts, easing plan cancellations and curbing abusive clauses. Operators must provide dedicated digital channels for terminations and plan changes at no extra cost. The changes aim to safeguard user rights and boost service transparency.

March 27, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has clarified that traders with stocks of low-cost phones and other charging devices can sell them, but new imports must use USB Type-C. The statement follows public uproar this week. CA denied claims that the rules target low-end phones.

Frehiwot Tamru, CEO of Ethio telecom, has warned that Africa could face a 30-year delay in digital progress without a comprehensive policy overhaul. Speaking at the GSMA Ministerial Roundtable in Barcelona, she criticized fragmented approaches to connectivity issues. She called for an integrated strategy to address the continent's digital divide.

March 11, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Amid Cuba's deepening energy crisis, including the March 4 national power collapse, Etecsa has rationed internet and phone services with time slots due to outages and fuel shortages. Reports from multiple provinces highlight widespread disruptions and limited restorations.