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Will national roaming actually keep Lebanon connected in wartime?
Shortly before the escalation of the Israeli war on Lebanon in early March, Lebanon’s two national telecom operators, Alfa and…
Syrians Push Back Against “Sham Cash” App Failures
The “Sham Cash” app in Syria has come back under scrutiny after a widespread outage left users unable to access…
Digital Rights Amid a Regional War: March 24, 2026
Beirut, March 24, 2026 — Israel’s war on Lebanon continues to escalate, intensifying its targets on critical infrastructure like connecting…
[Opinion] Can Lebanon Survive the Digital War?
Lebanon is not just facing a direct military escalation. It is living through an Israeli-led digital war which is reshaping…
Lebanon’s telecom preparedness falls short amid a dangerous escalation with Israel
Once again, Lebanon’s telecom infrastructure is under pressure as the war with Israel escalates. Israel’s bombing on residential neighborhoods caused…
SMEX warns of risks related to scanning QR codes on Israeli leaflets
Beirut, March 13, 2026 — Israeli aircraft dropped on Friday afternoon propaganda leaflets containing QR codes urging people in Lebanon…
Lebanese government expands Starlink licensing, grants Telecom Minister special authority
Citing “exceptional circumstances” amid ongoing war and the forced displacement of more than 700,000 people, Lebanon’s government approved a decision…