SA Police investigating potential link between death and Telstra outage

Opinion: Take the telecom tariff dispute to court—social media cannot overturn regulation

The recent adjustment of telecommunications tariffs in South Sudan has generated widespread criticism, particularly on social media, as consumers brace for higher costs of phone calls and internet services starting midnight on June 26. While public concern is justified, social media alone cannot reverse regulatory decisions or provide binding remedies. The National Communications Authority (NCA) [] The post Opinion: Take the telecom tariff dispute to court—social media cannot overturn regulation appeared first on Eye Radio.

Faster response or privacy concern? Police seek digital access to apartment gates

In an emergency, police can reach an apartment complex within minutes — only to lose crucial time at its locked entrance. That delay is what the National Police Agency hopes to reduce with a new digital access system for apartment buildings. The agency is developing a feature for the police 112 mobile application that uses Bluetooth technology to unlock communal apartment entrances, granting access to officers responding to emergency calls. The plan, aimed at shortening response times in violent

General : Communications Ministry Assessing Social Media Platforms' ONSA Compliance

KULAI, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Communications Ministryis still assessing the level of compliance among licensed social media platforms with two codes introduced under the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), which came into force on June 1, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said.

South African Telcos Demand OTT Platforms Fund Network Infrastructure Upkeep

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — A major debate has emerged in the local telecommunications sector as South African telcos demand OTT platforms like Netflix, WhatsApp, and YouTube contribute financially to the upkeep of the country’s network infrastructure. Led by the Association of Communications, the industry argues that the massive surge in digital traffic necessitates a new funding []

Telstra outage sends warning about dangers of future telecommunications attacks

Sky News host Jaimee Rogers says the Telstra outage is a warning for how dangerous a deliberate attack on Australia’s telecommunications could be. “Communications are critical infrastructure, so why aren't we treating them that way?” Ms Rogers said. “Today's outage shouldn't just be another headline. “It should be a warning because if one technical fault can bring parts of Australia to a standstill, imagine what a deliberate attack could do.”

Fahmi: Multi‑operator tower to improve internet coverage in Sungai Balang Darat by Q3

MUAR, June 28 — Internet connectivity disruptions in Kampung Sungai Balang Darat and surrounding areas here are ex...

Telstra outage LIVE: Users report mass network disruption across Australia

Users across Australia are reporting a widespread Telstra network outage, with thousands left without mobile reception during the Wednesday morning rush hour

Old servers found to be the likely reason behind Telstra outage

Old servers were the likely culprit behind the nationwide Telstra blackout, as the telco potentially faces hefty fines.

Telstra restored after 12-hour nationwide network outage | 9 News Australia

It took 12 hours, but Telstra has finally restored its network's coverage. The disruption was felt across the country as people were plunged into a communication blackout. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

Unseen Danger: How Illegal Immigration Threatens South Africa's National Security

Unseen Danger: How Illegal Immigration Threatens South Africa's National Security

Video Penjara Taiping dedah tiada rusuhan

KUALA LUMPUR: Rakaman video kejadian di Penjara Taiping menunjukkan tiada berlaku rusuhan seperti yang didakwa pada peringkat awal, sebaliknya memaparkan situasi sebenar yang berlaku dalam institusi berkenaan. Ahli Parlimen Kota Melaka, Khoo Poay Tiong berkata, perkara itu diketahui selepas Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Hak Asasi Manusia dan Jawatankuasa Khas Keselamatan Parlimen menonton rakaman berkenaan. Belau yang ... Read more The post Video Penjara Taiping dedah tiada rusuhan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

V/Line train disruptions LIVE updates: Victoria’s regional train network shut down after nationwide Telstra outage; paramedics grappling with issues

A widespread Telstra outage has disrupted mobile and data connections across the network, halting local business payments and completely stalling V-Line train services throughout Victoria. Follow for updates.

South Africa: One Dead, 11 Hurt in Limpopo Border Bus Crash - South African News Briefs - July 1, 2026

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Communication Minister inspects NTC's Sundhara office, instructs to further improve services

Kathmandu, June 30: Minister for Information and Communication, Dr Bikram Timilsina has instructed the Nepal Telecom to...

Fatal crash on Kpong–Tema highway claims one life

‎Personnel from the Kpong Fire Station responded swiftly to a fatal road traffic accident at Kings and Queens on the Kpong–Tema Highway in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality after receiving a distress call. ‎‎The rescue team arrived at the scene and found a collision involving a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and a Howo tipper truck. The The post Fatal crash on Kpong–Tema highway claims one life appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Bantama Brigade for Peace calls for heightened security ahead of NPP constituency elections

The Bantama Brigade for Peace has called on the Ghana Police Service to heighten security ahead of the continuation of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bantama Constituency Executive Elections, expressing concern over what it describes as repeated threats of violence linked to the electoral process.

Eastern Cape deploys SAPS, SANDF to potential hotspots ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide immigration protests

Law enforcement agencies will deploy more resources in areas identified as potential hotspots ahead of anticipated 30 June protests against illegal immigration. Law enforcement in the Eastern Cape will adopt a zero-tolerance approach to the anticipated anti-immigration protests set to take place across the country on 30 June. There will be no tolerance for violence, [] The post Eastern Cape deploys SAPS, SANDF to potential hotspots ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide immigration protests appeared first on The Namibian.

As internet stays on during anti-militancy operations, businesses see dividends of security shift

Despite the ongoing operation, mobile internet services have remained uninterrupted—an unusual departure from a practice that, for years, saw communication outages during encounters and search operations in Kashmir

Taraba council introduces night security curfew

To safeguard lives and property, prevent criminal activities, and promote a secure environment for residents, the leadership of Sardauna Local Government Council of Taraba State has announced the commencement of a joint night security patrol across Gembu Metropolis. The council said the decision is part of renewed efforts to strengthen public safety and maintain law [] Taraba council introduces night security curfew

A Telstra outage stopped Australian trains and froze taxi payments

For a few hours on Wednesday morning, chunks of Australia’s daily infrastructure simply stopped answering. A nationwide outage at Telstra, the country’s largest carrier, cut phone service for thousands of customers, froze tap-to-pay terminals and brought regional trains to a halt. The disruption began at about 4.30am and spread through systems that most people never [] This story continues at The Next Web

Subscribers recount ordeal during airtime lending shutdown

By Innocent Anaba Many Nigerian telecom subscribers have recounted the hardship they faced following the temporary shutdown of airtime and data lending services occasioned by the regulatory dispute between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and stakeholders in the telecommunications industry. Among those affected is Lagos-based employee, Farouk Rabiu, who described the suspension [] The post Subscribers recount ordeal during airtime lending shutdown appeared first on Vanguard News.

South Africa Confronts Immigration After June Deadline

South Africa avoided the large-scale violence many feared after the June 30 deadline set by anti-immigration groups demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. While demonstrations, isolated confrontations and heightened security marked the day, police deployments helped prevent widespread unrest. The relative calm followed weeks of anxiety that prompted businesses to close temporarily and...

UK: Channel crossings by migrants down 41% in first half of 2026

UK: Channel crossings by migrants down 41% in first half of 2026

Telstra outage: Mass network disruption brings Perth Airport to standstill

Telstra is down in Australia, with outage tracking website DownDetector recording thousands of reports this morning

Telstra outage exposes fragile critical infrastructure

A Telstra network outage is being used as a reminder of how reliant Australia's critical infrastructure is on telcos, sparking calls for regulatory change.

AST SpaceMobile: My Bet On The New Telecommunications Order

AST SpaceMobile: My Bet On The New Telecommunications Order

North Korea intensifies Chinese mobile phone crackdown ahead of half-year performance review

Security agents in North Korea’s border regions have intensified efforts to catch people using Chinese mobile phones, enlisting ordinary citizens alongside informants to monitor their neighbors and even deploying sting operations to trap suspects. The crackdown has fueled a climate of mutual suspicion in which people no longer feel they can trust those around them. []

Deadly Bangkok pub blaze revives concerns over fire safety lapses | AJ #shorts

Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from the site where a deadly fire tore through a Bangkok pub around midnight on Monday, killing at least 27 people. The tragedy has put the spotlight back on fire safety lapses amid fears that several exits may have been locked. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile