An examination of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (17 May), its origins, current priorities including digital inclusion and cybersecurity, global connectivity data, and the policy and investment challenges shaping the telecommunications landscape.
GeoLinks and Intracom Telecom announced a partnership to deploy secure, high-speed fixed wireless solutions. The collaboration pairs GeoLinks' U.S. deployment experience with Intracom's radio and microwave portfolio to address enterprise, public sector and underserved-market connectivity needs.
The Supreme Court ruled (6–3) to uphold the FCC’s authority to collect ~$9 billion annually through the Universal Service Fund, ensuring continued support for rural, low-income, and tribal broadband access .
Since early June, internet shutdowns have intensified in 34 Russian regions, with 17 experiencing full or partial mobile blackouts, and 15 blocking access to foreign websites reliant on CDNs like Cloudflare and Amazon. Officials say these measures aim to prevent drone control, but users report major disruptions to communication, banking, navigation, and ride-hailing apps.
After years of rivalry, Maroc Telecom and Inwi have officially resolved their dispute and formed a strategic joint venture to develop Morocco’s national fiber-optic network infrastructure. This landmark partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation, expand high-speed internet access, and boost competition in the telecom sector.
As of June 20, 2025, Russia has enforced mobile internet shutdowns in 34 regions and blocked major CDNs like Cloudflare and AWS. Officially linked to drone security, these measures have severely disrupted essential services including banking, navigation, and messaging.
Maroc Telecom announced a €370 million financing agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to boost 4G network coverage and internet quality in Chad and Mali, aiming to accelerate digital inclusion and support economic growth across underserved regions.
On June 23, 2025, Iranian authorities officially warned citizens against using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, citing it as unauthorized and a threat to national cybersecurity. Officials also appealed to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to disable unlicensed Starlink terminals operating within Iranian borders. The move is part of a broader push to maintain state control over digital communications and block uncensored global access.
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The Palestinian Telecommunications Company has reported widespread disruptions in internet and fixed-line telecommunications services across Gaza and the northern Gaza Strip. The outage, attributed to infrastructure damage and ongoing conflict, has severely impacted connectivity for thousands of residents.
SpaceX successfully deployed 27 Starlink v2 mini satellites from Cape Canaveral today as part of the Group10-23 mission. This expansion aims to strengthen satellite internet coverage, especially in areas vulnerable to internet shutdowns and censorship. The launch underlines the critical role of low-Earth orbit technology in safeguarding global connectivity.
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