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Houthis begin rounding up Starlink terminals in Yemen

Total Telecom

News The Houthis say the satellite internet service is a threat to national security This week, Houthi authorities in Yemen have ordered residents to hand over their Starlink satellite internet equipment, describing the kit as a US instrument for conducting war on Yemen.

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NATO funds satellite backup for subsea internet cables

Telecoms Tech News

A NATO-backed initiative is looking to bolster the internet’s resilience against disruption by quite literally taking things to the next level: space. Read more » The post NATO funds satellite backup for subsea internet cables appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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Internet issues down to a submarine cable, says Pakistan’s regulator

Developing Telecoms

There have been further developments in the controversy in Pakistan reported yesterday relating to slow internet speeds. A new contribution from regulator the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has moved the blame away from VPNs.

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Liberia says internet disruptions caused by ACE cable cut

Developing Telecoms

Liberia is the latest African country to be hit with internet service disruptions, which the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has attributed to a cut in the ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) subsea cable.

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Sparkle Signs an Agreement with Nexim for the Provision of Global Internet Connectivity

Total Telecom

Rome, 13 September 2024 Sparkle , the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces a new agreement with Nexim Global, Italo-American telecommunication operator, for the provision of International IP Transit and other IP services.

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Ministry of Communications Emphasises India’s Role in Submarine Cable Infrastructure

Telecom Talk

Submarine telecommunication cables are the backbone of global communication, carrying approximately 99 percent of internet traffic and supporting critical services.

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Kansas Declares Broadband Critical Infrastructure, Boosts Legal Protections

Broadband Breakfast

April 11, 2025 - Kansas has officially designated broadband and telecommunications systems as critical infrastructure, a move aimed at strengthening legal protections and deterring tampering with essential internet services. ”

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