GSMA and Automotive Edge Computing Consortium Work Together to Drive Forward Interoperable Connected Vehicle Services 

This article is brought to you in association with the GSMA. 24 October, Berlin: The mobile industry association, the GSMA, and the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) have signed a formal agreement to work together to help the automotive industry bring new connected vehicle services to market faster, utilising the full functionality of 5G mobile networks.   […]

New GSMA report shows mobile internet connectivity continues to grow globally but barriers for 3.45 billion unconnected people remain

This article is brought to you in association with the GSMA. Connecting those with access to existing mobile internet services would deliver an estimated additional $3.5 trillion in total GDP during 2023-2030 23 October 2024, London: The benefits of mobile connectivity have yet to be fully realised as 43% of the global population – equivalent to […]

Mobile and Banking Industries Join Forces to Fight Fraud

This article is brought to you in association with the GSMA. GSMA and UK Finance convened mobile operators and banks in the UK to deliver Scam Signal, a new solution to combat fraud  5 November 2024, London: GSMA and UK Finance have joined forces to provide a collaborative framework for the UK’s leading mobile network operators […]

GSMA highlights Pakistan’s digital progress and potential to spur accelerated economic growth

This article is published in association with United Nations. Islamabad, 7th August 2024: Pakistan is poised to unlock its economic potential through accelerated digital transformation, according to a new report, “Realising Pakistan’s Aspiration to become a Digital Nation,” launched today by the GSMA at its Digital Nation Summit Islamabad. The report underscores the country’s significant strides […]

GSMA highlights Nigeria’s AI-driven path to economic growth and climate impact 

This article is published in association with GSMA. Agriculture and energy are among key sectors of AI opportunity in Nigeria as the African continent looks to untap almost $3 trillion of potential value by harnessing the new technology effectively  7th August 2024, Lagos: The GSMA has identified Nigeria as a pivotal player in the advancement of […]

New GSMA ‘Handset Affordability Coalition’ will accelerate access to smartphones for low income populations worldwide

This article is published in association with GSMA. Global Mobile Operators, the World Bank Group, ITU, and other global institutions come together to improve handset affordabilityfor lower-income populations. 10 July 2024, London: A new global coalition which will drive innovative solutions to boost handset affordability for some of the world’s poorest populations was today announced by […]

GSMA MWC Barcelona 2024 surpasses half a billion euros in economic impact on the local economy 

This article is published in association with GSMA. World’s largest and most influential connectivity event generated over half a billion of economic impact for the first time, creating over 9,200 part-time jobs across the city of Barcelona during the 2024 edition  7 June 2024, London  MWC Barcelona 2024 contributed €502mn to the Barcelona economy, according to […]

Maturing Global Mobile Money Market Hits $1.4tn in Transaction Value  

This article is published in association with GSMA. New GSMA report finds mobile money is fueling economic growth and expansion of financial services in Sub-Saharan Africa.   19 March 2024, London: Mobile money services, particularly in West Africa, have seen exponential growth, with registered accounts doubling over the past decade, according to the 2024 ‘State of the […]

China’s 5G market is set to add almost $260 billion to the Chinese economy in 2030 with connections set to top 1 billion this year

This article is published in association with GSMA. At the Post-MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, leaders from the GSMA contextualised the significant role the mobile industry already plays in China’s economy  26 March 2024, Beijing: Ahead of the GSMA’s Post MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, the GSMA has launched the Mobile Economy China 2024 report. The […]

Mobile Internet Adoption Accelerates Among Women in LMICs, but Further Action is Needed to Close the Gender Gap: GSMA

This article is published in association with GSMA. 1.5 billion women in LMICs now use mobile internet, 785 million remain unconnected 15 May 2024, London: More women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are using mobile internet than ever before, 1.5 billion (66%) in total. In 2023, an additional 120 million women connected to the internet […]

European Mobile Operators and GSMA Unveil a Pioneering Manifesto for Europe’s Digital Future

This article is published in association with GSMA. A new digital infrastructure framework that fosters investment, innovation, and a harmonized digital market must be a priority in the next EU mandate Brussels, 20th March 2024: The GSMA and leading European mobile operators today announced the launch of ‘Connecting Europe to 2030: A Mobile Industry Manifesto for […]
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