Net neutrality has been a contentious issue in the courts for years. In early 2025, a federal appeals court once again overturned the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules.

Just when industry experts thought technological evolution couldn’t get any more radical, persistent, and capricious, 2024 delivered a year that encompassed it all; from volatile challenges and new opportunities to enhanced collaborative arenas and surprising breakthroughs.

Under the annual theme ‘Global. Regional. Digital,’ the 18^th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit successfully wrapped up its two-day event, bringing together a diverse group of professionals, including telecom operators, vendors, industry regulators, government officials, content providers, cybersecurity experts, consultants, and other notable attendees. 

Based on the analyzed Downdetector® data from Q1-Q3 2024, users of social media, internet providers, and gaming sites and services suffered the most disruptions this year.

Frederick Chui has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of PCCW Global after serving as co-CEO since 2023, taking on the role to drive the company’s integrated global communication solutions business.

At the 18^th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, the panel titled, ‘Developments in the Cloud Industry and the Role of Hyperscalers,’ explored the role of cloud hyperscalers in a connected world, key developments in the cloud industry, major trends like AI and sustainability within data centers, and strategies to maximize cloud investment returns.

One37, a leader in AI-powered digital identity and workflow automation, has partnered with Guardian SafetyNet (GSN) to transform the operations of Canada's first responders. Powered by One37 Maestro AI, a secure-by-design Agentic AI that safely bridges artificial intelligence and personal data, this collaboration enhances the privacy, security, and operational efficiency of emergency services in an increasingly AI-driven era.

On the second day of the 18^th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, an engaging panel discussion titled ‘Cybersecurity Under the Spotlight: Data Privacy and Regulation’ took place.

The 18^th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit organized a panel on infrastructure deployment which explored the critical factors shaping telecom networks' future. This panel was moderated by Firas Mhedhebi, Managing Director at PMP Strategy Dubai.

On December 10^th, day one of the 18^th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders' Summit, Sylvain Seignour, President of Netcracker Technology, and Issam Eid, CMO Africa, Levant, KSA, and Qatar, Telecom Review Group, discussed the evolving role of telecom operators in a digital-first world.