Security measures for critical communications physical infrastructure lack cohesion – TCCA

11 March 2025

At telecommunications conferences around the world, there is increasing visibility of and debates around cybersecurity – protecting the networks from digital attacks. Yet there should also be emphasis on the security of the physical infrastructure. A new white paper from TCCA’s Legal and Regulatory Working Group (LRWG) aims to focus the attention of critical communications providers to the importance of the issue – with the goal of catalysing the creation of a global standard for the physical security of infrastructure supporting critical communications.

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Maxis selects Nokia to upgrade DC infrastructure

05 March 2025

Maxis has selected Nokia to upgrade its data centre infrastructure in support of its future growth plans.

Nokia said that the modernisation project would simplify Maxis’ network operations, enable faster issue resolution, and automate workloads, all within a robust and secure infrastructure. Nokia will deploy its latest routers and switches across multiple Maxis data centres.

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TRAI to streamline regulatory processes

18 February 2025

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on the terms and conditions for network authorisations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The move aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance ease of doing business, and support the growth of the telecom sector.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had sought TRAI's inputs on the framework for granting authorisations to entities establishing, operating, maintaining, or expanding telecom networks. Following a consultation process, which included public feedback and an open house discussion, TRAI has outlined a structured approach for issuing network authorisations.

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Globe Telecom and GoTyme to share data to combat fraud

13 February 2025

Globe Telecom has signed a data-sharing agreement (DSA) with digital bank GoTyme in a move to combat digital fraud and other online financial crimes.

Under the agreement, Globe will share with GoTyme information related to mobile numbers potentially being used by fraudsters, to include names, addresses, and contact details.

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