AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoTelecom & 5G in the Indian Ocean: Comoros-linked operator Yas Togo (formerly Togocom) is expanding mobile connectivity after a major rebrand and network push, including a Nokia deal for 500+ new 5G-ready radio sites and reported market leadership in mobile internet and telephony. Consumer Tech Backlash: Comoros telecom users are boycotting mobile data after price hikes, with ACTIC and journalist Oubeidillah Mchangama calling for a 24-hour stop on buying airtime or data. Earth Science from the Comoros: A new study on mantle dynamics beneath the Comoros archipelago (Mayotte and the Fani Maoré submarine volcano) reports signs of surviving Hadean mantle materials, including bridgmanite, offering fresh clues to Earth’s earliest deep interior. Energy Policy Shockwaves: The IEA says 113 countries (plus the EU) have taken steps to blunt rising energy costs tied to the Iran war, with many cutting energy taxes and adding consumer support. Global Tech & Payments: Bitget Wallet launched a Mastercard-linked crypto card in South Asia, enabling spending with USDT/USDC via a self-custodial wallet. Ocean Mapping Reality Check: Scientists report less than 30% of Earth’s ocean floor is mapped to modern standards, leaving most seabed far less detailed than Mars.
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