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• [New] There's the much-discussed possibility that the XRP blockchain payment network could one day be integrated into the SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) network for international bank transfers and cross-border payments. AOL
• [New] Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced it will partner with leading telecommunications firms in the Asia-Pacific to build a new submarine cable aimed at boosting internet connectivity across Taiwan and five other countries by 2028. -
• [New] U.S. business wireline telecom services revenue will continue to decline by 2029. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] Vision 2030 and Open Banking policies are significant catalysts, fostering financial integration across telecom-retail ecosystems. / Saudi Arabia Yahoo Finance
• [New] Musk's businesses could easily pursue several large contracts across the federal government, including space, telecoms, car, and AI contracts. Economic Policy Institute
• [New] Africa's economic growth is projected to reach 4.4% by 2026, driven by a combination of factors such as fiscal consolidation, rising domestic demand, and growth in resilient sectors including financial services, digital, telecom and tourism. Africa.com
• [New] The convergence of AI and wireless infrastructure will fundamentally reshape the global telecommunications and AI landscape. NVIDIA Blog
• The Department of Telecom has developed an AI-based fraud risk indicator tool using which payments app PhonePe and Paytm have claimed to protect citizens from fraud worth Rs200 crore and blocked more than 48 lakh suspicious transactions. Economic Times
• According to telecom industry players, 6G trials are expected to start in 2028 and commercial deployment will take some more time. Economic Times
• Telecoms operators must act now to integrate satellite into their technology stack or risk revenue erosion and ceding ground to SpaceX and Amazon. Analysys Mason
• The 6G telecom service is expected to contribute $1.2 trillion to India's GDP by 2035. Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
• In Baku, ITU Member States will set priorities for the next four years for ITU's Telecommunication Development Sector, the ITU body that promotes socio-economic development through information and communication technologies. EurekAlert!
• The combination of digital startups, indigenous AI development, expanded telecommunications services and involvement in global standard-setting institutions such as 3GPP will position India as a leading creator of the next generation of technologies. ETV Bharat
• In Europe, industries critical to powering AI such as telecoms firms, power generators and grid operators could be among the biggest losers on a pullback in US spending. financialpost
• Top 10 risks in telecommunications, telcos' responsible artificial intelligence practices are falling short, while their cybersecurity functions feel under-prepared for a shifting threat landscape. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Australia's telecommunications companies will be subject to a surprise outage simulation to test their triple-0 systems. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Under the theme Universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable digital future, WTDC-25 will see ITU Member States set priorities for the ITU's Telecommunication Development Sector for 2026-2029. Businessday NG
• By bypassing cell towers and cables altogether, Starlink could eventually outpace the infrastructure traditional telecom providers rely on. Yahoo Finance
• Even as 5G global adoption accelerates, the telecom industry has its eyes on the horizon for 6G - the next generation of wireless expected by 2030. Bez Kabli

Last updated: 27 October 2025