Global Scans · Telecoms · Weekly Summary

• [New] Cameroon offers immense investment potential in infrastructure, agriculture and extractive industries, consumer markets, modern communication technology, electricity and telecommunication infrastructure, and the financial sector. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Reserve Bank of India issued an advisory for all banks to adopt the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator developed by the Department of Telecommunications. SSBCrackExams
• [New] Foreign Investment Challenges and Geopolitical Risks: The Indian telecom sector requires large-scale foreign investments for 5G, AI, and satellite connectivity. Drishti IAS
• [New] Regulatory authorities are urging telecom operators to prioritize cybersecurity frameworks and adopt global best practices to mitigate risks. Medium
• [New] Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Portugal will grow at a CAGR of 1.4% over the forecast period 2024-2029, led by contribution from mobile data and fixed broadband segments. Research and Markets
• [New] A state-sponsored group dubbed Salt Typhoon exploited a critical vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE software to gain persistent access to routers used by Canadian telecom providers. Tehrani.com - Tehrani on Tech
• We assess that PRC cyber actors will likely continue targeting Canadian organizations, including telecom providers and their clients, for espionage over the next two years. CYFIRMA
• The overall telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Saudi Arabia will grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2024-2029. Yahoo Finance
• Recent cybersecurity intelligence alerts issued jointly by the FBI and Canada's Cybersecurity Agency underscore a critical escalation in digital threats aimed at Canadian telecommunications infrastructure. Hi-Tech Innovation News
• As we look to the future, it's clear that seamless connectivity will play an increasingly critical role in shaping the world of telecommunications. Hillsdale Cloud Hub
• India's telecom sector is forecasted to grow 12-14% in FY25, hitting Rs3 lakh crore in revenue, with AI adoption, Vodafone-led tariff hikes, and R&D investment driving momentum. TeckNexus
• The race for leadership in integrated terrestrial-satellite networks is not just another technology competition-it's a contest that will shape global telecommunications infrastructure for decades to come. Synthetic Wisdom
• Total telecom service revenue in Cameroon will increase at a five-year CAGR of 4.6% over 2024-2029, driven by growth in mobile data and fixed broadband services. Yahoo Finance
• In Colombia, some telecom plans even offer unlimited WhatsApp usage turning it into a daily necessity. YCloud Blog
• Total telecom revenue in Slovakia will grow at a CAGR of 4.4% over 2024-2029, supported by growth in mobile data service revenue and fixed broadband service revenue. Research and Markets
• High spectrum costs are placing a growing burden on telecom operators and could hinder network investments, particularly in underserved regions, warned the GSMA, the global mobile industry association. TelecomTalk
• By 2025, satellite internet is expected to play a significant role in global connectivity, complementing traditional telecom networks. Telecom Infrastructure
• Investors are closely watching the entry of satellite broadband players like Starlink, whose presence could significantly alter the competitive landscape of the telecom sector in the coming years. Mint
• Telecom operators project that urban networks could reach saturation by 2030, driven by ever-increasing data usage from consumers and businesses alike. Innovation News Network
• The total telecom service revenue will grow at a CAGR of 3.7% over the 2024-2029, driven by contribution from mobile data and fixed broadband segments. Yahoo Finance
• The overall telecom and pay-TV services revenue in France will grow at a CAGR of 0.2% during the forecast period 2024-2029. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 07 July 2025