Some 4.7 billion people, or 58 per cent of the world’s population, now use mobile internet services on their own device, according to the annual State of Mobile Internet Connectivity report from the GSMA, the industry body for the mobile sector. However, despite 96 per cent of the global population living in areas with mobile internet […]
The GSMA has hosted the second edition of its Digital Nation Summit Islamabad recognising the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and the Pakistan’s mobile network operators for their efforts in advancing the country’s digital landscape. During the summit, the GSMA published Unlocking Pakistan’s Digital Potential: Reform, Trust and Opportunity, […]
The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8 per cent between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9 per cent and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report. The findings show the mobile industry has successfully started to decouple emissions from data and connectivity growth – […]
The GSMA and Connect Europe, the industry associations representing Europe’s telecoms operators, have welcomed the publication of the European Commission’s work programme, in particular the commitment to enact crucial legislation in the form of the Digital Networks Act (DNA). In a statement, the GSMA and Connect Europe said: As Europe’s telecoms sector increasingly trails behind […]
5G accounted for 30 per cent of mobile connections in Europe at the end of 2024 – equivalent to 200 million connections – against a global average of 24 per cent, according to the GSMA’s annual Mobile Economy Europe report. 5G will become the dominant mobile technology on the continent by 2026 and already accounts […]
Digital transformation is expected to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s future, with projections indicating it could contribute nearly 20 per cent to national GDP by 2028, create 300,000 jobs, and expand access to essential services for millions. The latest GSMA South Africa Digital Economy report reveals how mobile and digital services are accelerating economic […]
The benefits of mobile connectivity have yet to be fully realised as 43 per cent of the global population – equivalent to 3.45 billion people – still do not use mobile internet, according to the latest GSMA State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024 report. While the proportion of the global population using mobile internet on […]
A report from GSMA Intelligence launched ahead of MWC Las Vegas – The opportunity for operators in B2B technology services – sizing prospects for growth in financial services, manufacturing, automotive and aviation – highlights an addressable market of more than $400 billion (€363.8bn) for telcos looking to grow revenues in the enterprise space. This equates […]
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has announced a transformative collaboration with the GSMA, the global organisation representing mobile operators and the broader mobile ecosystem. This alliance aims to push the boundaries of mobile technology, redefine the future of mobile satellite communications, and drive advancements in connectivity for consumers and enterprises worldwide. Together, MSSA and […]
Mobile industry trade body the GSMA and leading European mobile operators have launched Connecting Europe to 2030: A Mobile Industry Manifesto for Europe, outlining a strategic vision for Europe’s mobile connectivity sector. It calls for critical policy reforms to ensure that Europe’s digital economy, underpinned by strong, sustained network innovation, can reestablish a leadership position […]