30 results
- 28 Feb 2024
5G Connections Hit 1.6 Bn Globally, Rising to 5.5Bn by 2030 - GSMA Intelligence
New figures from GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi) show 5G connections are expected to represent over half (51%) of mobile connections by 2029, rising to 56% by the end of the decade – making 5G the dominant…
- 8 Oct 2024
GSMA Intelligence Reveals Telcos Eye on $400Bn Enterprise Opportunity
A new report from GSMA Intelligence launched ahead of MWC Las Vegas shows Telcos sizing prospects for growth in financial services, manufacturing, automotive and aviation – highlighting an…
- 21 Feb 2019
GSMA Report Highlights Global Role of Intelligent Connectivity
The GSMA yesterday issued a new report, ‘Intelligent Connectivity: How the Combination of 5G, AI, Big Data and IoT Is Set to Change Everything,’ highlighting how 5G networks, artificial intelligence…
- 8 Jan 2019
New GSMA Research Reveals Consumer Views on 5G, the Future of Devices
GSMA Intelligence, the research and consulting arm of the GSMA, has published the initial results of its latest Consumer Survey, providing a wealth of insight on consumer technology adoption trends…
- 19 Feb 2015
4G Networks to Cover 1/3 of Global Population this Year- GSMA
According to new data from GSMA Intelligence, 4G-LTE networks will cover more than a third of the global population by year-end as 4G deployments continue to accelerate across the world. The…
- 28 Feb 2023
GSMA says 30 Countries to Launch 5G Services in 2023
New figures from GSMA Intelligence show 5G connections are expected to double over the next two years, expedited by technological innovations and new 5G network deployments in more than 30 countries…
- 12 Sept 2018
GSMA Identifies the ‘Megatrends’ Shaping Mobile Industry
GSMA Intelligence has published its third annual ‘Global Mobile Trends’ report, providing a wealth of data and insight on the direction of the global communications industry over the coming years.…
- 12 Sept 2014
GSMA Predicts Smartphones Connections to Reach 6Bn by 2020
Smartphones will account for two out of every three mobile connections globally by 2020, according to a major new report by GSMA Intelligence, the research arm of the GSMA. The new study, “Smartphone…
- 14 Jun 2017
Mobile Subscribers Worldwide Hits 5Bn
The world’s mobile industry has signed up its 5 billionth unique mobile subscriber, according to real-time data from GSMA Intelligence, the research arm of the GSMA. The 5 billion milestone means…
- 9 Dec 2014
5G Will Deliver Fresh Wave of Mobile Innovation- GSMA
The GSMA has released a major new report at the GSMA Mobile 360-Europe event being held in Brussels today, outlining its perspectives on the development of 5G. The new GSMA Intelligence report,…
- 17 Feb 2017
Almost Half of Mobile Users Still Only Talking, Texting - GSMA
Almost half of mobile phone users worldwide still only use their devices to make voice calls and send SMS, according to new consumer research by GSMA Intelligence. The new Global Mobile Engagement…
- 3 Nov 2021
Telcos Look to AI to Shrink Environmental Footprint
As the world marks the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, global telcos say they see artificial intelligence (AI) as key to cutting energy demand from rising internet traffic. This is…
- 30 May 2018
GSMA Urges Operators to Look Beyond Connectivity to Increase Share of IoT Revenue
The global Internet of Things (IoT) market will be worth $1.1 trillion in revenue by 2025 as market value shifts from connectivity to platforms, applications and services, according to new data from…
- 6 Oct 2016
GSMA Global Mobile Trends Report Highlights Rise of the Mobile Internet
The GSMA has launched its inaugural ‘Global Mobile Trends’ report, offering a vast wealth of data and insight on the state of the mobile ecosystem today and mapping out its future development. This…
- 26 Nov 2013
GSMA Predicts 1Bn LTE Connections by 2017
A new study released by GSMA Intelligence shows that the number of 4G-LTE connections worldwide is forecast to pass one billion by 2017. By 2017, it is expected that LTE will account for about one in…
- 25 Nov 2024
GSMA Report Reveals How Cybersecurity and Revenue Growth are Driving Enterprise Digital Transformation
A new report from GSMA Intelligence (GSMAi) shows that enterprises are focusing more on improving cybersecurity and boosting revenue rather than cutting costs, as they speed up their digital…
- 12 Oct 2025
Telcos Are Becoming Banks for The Next 2Bn Customers
By Douglas B. Laney Telecommunications companies across Africa and Latin America spend $15-21 billion annually on customer retention programs. According to GSMA Intelligence's State of the Industry…
- 17 Jul 2018
High Spectrum Prices Inimical to Social Welfare in Developing Countries - Study
Better spectrum pricing policies are needed in developing countries to improve the economic and social welfare of the billions of people that remain unconnected to mobile broadband services,…
- 31 Jan 2024
GSMA, IBM Partner to Accelerate AI Skills in Telecoms Sector
The GSMA and IBM announced a new collaboration to support the adoption and skills of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the telecom industry through the launch of GSMA Advance’s AI Training…
- 11 Mar 2025
Mobile Ecosystem to Add $11tn into Global Economy by 2030
The mobile ecosystem continues its upward trajectory, with projections that it will contribute $11 trillion, or 8.4% of global gross domestic product (GDP), in economic value by 2030. The ecosystem…
- 29 Jan 2025
GSMA Says Telecom Tariff Adjustment will Fuel $150m Investment, 4G Expansion
The recent 50 percent increase in mobile tariff in Nigeria has been identified by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) as a major driver for investment, and the expansion of…
- 24 Sept 2019
Mobile Industry Steps Up Commitment to Delivering Sustainable Development Goals
A new GSMA study shows increased contribution by the mobile industry against all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) over the past year. The 2019 edition of the GSMA’s Mobile Industry…
- 17 Jul 2018
More Than Half of Sub-Saharan Africa to Be Connected to Mobile by 2025, Says GSMA Report
More than half the population of Sub-Saharan Africa will be subscribed to a mobile service by 2025, according to the latest edition of the GSMA’s Mobile Economy report series, published at the GSMA…
- 17 Jul 2019
Youth Population to Drive Strong Subscriber Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa- GSMA Study Revealed
Sub-Saharan Africa will remain the world’s fastest-growing mobile region over the coming years as millions of young African consumers become mobile users for the first time, according to a new GSMA…
- 21 Jul 2019
Youth to Drive Mobile Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa – GSMA
Sub-Saharan Africa will remain the world’s fastest-growing mobile region over the coming years as millions of young African consumers become mobile users for the first time, according to a new GSMA…
- 25 Oct 2023
Govt, Regulatory Support ‘Critical’ for Improving Africa’s 4G Performance
Global connectivity intelligence firm Ookla says government support and policy action are crucial in facilitating the roll out of 4G networks across Africa. According to Ookla, operators require…
- 13 Sept 2017
GSMA Highlights Key Trends Shaping the Future of Mobile
The GSMA has published its second annual ‘Global Mobile Trends’ report, which provides exclusive data and analysis on the key trends shaping the future of the mobile ecosystem. Published at Mobile…
- 18 Jun 2026
Mobile Technologies Boost Africa’s Economy by $240B in 2025, Commences a New Phase of Digital Transformation
Mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP, according to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report. The sector also supported…
- 10 Feb 2016
Automotive Industry Adopts GSMA Embedded SIM Specification
Leading companies from across the automotive and transportation sector are supporting the GSMA Embedded SIM Specification to help accelerate the growth of the connected car market, the GSMA has…
- 7 Oct 2015
Mobile Industry Backs GSMA Embedded SIM Specification
The GSMA has announced that Indosat, Tele2 and Telefónica | Vivo are the latest mobile operators to launch commercial solutions based on the GSMA Embedded SIM Specification for the remote…