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GSMA Celebrates a Vibrant Mobile 360 Asia Pacific

Attendees from 55 countries convened in Singapore to discuss digital societies and the next frontier of connectivity 5 August 2022, ...

GSMA Study Finds IMT Ecosystem is Ready to Support Use of 6 GHz Spectrum For 5G

Recommends Regulators Allocate 700-1200 MHz of 6 GHz Spectrum to Licensed 5G 3rd August 2022, Singapore: The fast-developing 6 GHz IMT ...

GSMA Celebrates Digital Nations at Mobile 360 Asia Pacific in Singapore

2 August 2022, Singapore: The GSMA will open its doors to the fifth edition of Mobile 360 Asia-Pacific 2022 today at the JW Marriott ...

GSMA Launches 5G Industry Challenge to Showcase the Power of Mobile Connectivity

New Challenge calls for submissions to the GSMA 5G Transformation Hub for the chance to win industry awards and a showcase at MWC ...

GSMA Outlines Partnership with Barcelona Through to 2030

Since 2006, MWC Barcelona has Created €5.4 Billion, 141,000 Part-Time Jobs for Barcelona’s Economy MWC22 Economic Impact Bigger than ...

GSMA Announces First eSIM Security Certification

STMicroelectronics’ latest M2M product certified by the GSMA’s eUICC Security Assurance scheme 19 July 2022, London: The GSMA has ...

GSMA Report Shows 5G Coverage is Set to Accelerate Across Asia Pacific – But the Usage Gap Remains Significant

Despite Mobile broadband coverage in 96% of the region, it has the largest regional usage gap worldwide 7 July 2022, Singapore: The ...

GSMA Launches the Inaugural MWC Las Vegas 2022 in Partnership with CTIA

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GSMA Reveals 5G Spectrum Needs for 2030 Across Low, Mid, and High Bands

New reports on Low- and High-band Spectrum Needs Deliver Complete 2030 5G Spectrum Vision for Governments and Regulators 30 June, ...

New GSMA Data is a Wake-up Call for the Digital Gender Divide

New Report Shows Worrying Slow-down in Digital Inclusion for Women in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. 15 June, London: The ...

GSMA and FC Barcelona Form the Perfect Match at MWC23

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GSMA Breaks New Ground with Mobile Sector ESG Reporting Framework

GSMA Launches Common KPIs for Mobile to Demonstrate Value for Operators, Investors, Customers and Employees. 13th June, London: The ...

GSMA Appoints Lara Dewar as Chief Marketing Officer

1 June 2022, London: The GSMA has appointed Lara Dewar as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Ms. Dewar starts effective from 1st June and ...

GSMA Reports 62% of Mobile Sector to Cut Emissions This Decade

Despite Double-Digit Growth in Data Traffic and 5G Expansions, Operators Limited Carbon Emissions Growth to 2% in 2021 18 May, London: ...

GSMA Opens Mobile 360 Riyadh to Explore Rapid Digital Investment and Sustainability Plans in Saudi Arabia

The latest Mobile Economy Report for MENA launches at Mobile 360 Riyadh to show 5G momentum across the region 17 May 2022, Riyadh: ...

GSMA Warns Internet Value Chain Growth to Stall Unless Market Imbalances Addressed

Double-Digit Internet Value Chain Growth at Risk if Infrastructure Investors Cannot Realise Meaningful Returns 16 May, London: A new ...

GSMA Launches a Mobile Money API Specification Compliance Service

New Quality Assurance Initiative To Support Mobile Money Ecosystem in Developing Countries 6th May, London: GSMA, the global ...

GSMA Sets Out 5G Roadmap for Asia Pacific

New Report Finds Wide Disparity in APAC 5G Readiness, With Spectrum Planning And Management Key To Success 26 April, London: A new ...

GSMA Cancels M360 Eurasia

6th April 2022, London: The GSMA is proud to be a global organisation. We believe in the power of our industry to unite people and ...

A Decade of Mobile Money: Innovation, Growth and Sustainable Impact

By Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA As the sun begins to set behind the hills of her village in Uganda, Fortinee walks around her ...

Mobile Money Industry Processes Record $1 Trillion in 2021

Milestone figure a sign of strong industry growth as accounts, value and volume of transactions all soar 30 March 2022, Johannesburg: ...

GSMA Brings MWC22 Barcelona to China with Post-MWC22 Event

GSMA launches annual reports “Mobile Economy China 2022” and “5G in Verticals in China 2022” 28 March 2022, London: The GSMA is ...

GSMA Response to the Ukraine Crisis

10 March 2022, London: We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with those most impacted by this ...

GSMA Celebrates a Vibrant MWC22 Barcelona

More than 61,000 attendees convened in-person from around the world to discuss the convergence of mobile, the potential of the ...

GSMA Announces 2022 GLOMO Awards Winners

3 March 2022, Barcelona: The GSMA has announced the winners of the 2022 Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards at MWC Barcelona. The Awards ...

GSMA, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, and Deutsche Telekom Collaborate on 5G Innovation

Stakeholders sign a Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for the creation of a 5G Innovation Accelerator 3 March, Barcelona, and ...

UK’s £30M partnership with GSMA helping people in humanitarian crises with mobile and digital assistance

2 March 2022, Barcelona: The UK will commit a further £15.5 million to the GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian (M4H) Innovation Programme, ...

Mobile Momentum: 5G connections to surpass 1 billion in 2022, says GSMA

Connectivity Unleashed as 5G demonstrates the fastest generational roll-out in mobile history – with innovative new use cases ...

5G City: the population explosion and managing urban growth

By Alex Sinclair, CTO, GSMA According to the World Bank, by 2050 nearly 7 of 10 people in the world will live in cities representing ...

Connectivity Unleashed as MWC22 Barcelona Opens for Business

Day one sees innovative launches, inspiring speakers, sign language interpretation and insights from the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Report ...

GSMA Moves North American MWC Edition to Las Vegas for 2022

MWC Las Vegas 2022 in Partnership with CTIA will be held at Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall from 28 – 30 September 24 ...

GSMA and UNDP Strengthen ‘Impact Partnership’ at MWC22 Barcelona

Defining the role of connectivity in sustainable development and promoting women entrepreneurs from the Arab States 24 February 2022, ...

GSMA Research Finds Mid-Band 5G Could Deliver $610B GDP Growth in 2030

GSMA Urges Government Action to Prioritise Mid-Band 5G for the Years Ahead 23 February 2022, London: GSMA research finds that 5G mobile ...

GSMA Announces Global Partners for MWC22 Barcelona

22 February 2022, Barcelona: The GSMA has announced the sponsors and partners for MWC22 Barcelona, where the global mobile ecosystem ...

Industry City to Showcase Vertical Market Innovation at MWC22 Barcelona

Brand new exhibit features interactive demonstrations, live stage and innovation projects from GSMA Foundry 17 February 2022, ...

Connectivity Unleashed: MWC22 Barcelona Reveals Event Highlights

Barcelona welcomes back the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event from 28 February to 3 March 10 February 2022, ...

4YFN: Connecting Start-ups at MWC Barcelona

300+ speakers and BStartup Banco Sabadell back as platinum sponsor 3 February 2022, Barcelona: The GSMA’s leading start-up and ...

GSMA Reveals Nominees for 2022 GLOMO Awards

London, 02 February: The GSMA announced this week nominees for the Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards, and winners will be announced in a ...

GSMA Board Elects New Chair

Telefónica’s José María Álvarez-Pallete newly elected as Board Chair and will serve from February 2022 through December 2022 31 January ...

The European Green Digital Coalition gets a boost by top Associations

Laying the foundational work for the digital and green twin transitions Brussels, January 24, 2022 – Leading associations Global ...

Close collaboration can provide a clear flight path for 5G and avionics

Co-existence between different technologies has long been the foundation of sound management of the radio spectrum – ensuring that ...

GSMA Unveils MWC Barcelona ‘Committed Community’

Health and safety plan updated for 2022 event 01 December 2021, London: As MWC Barcelona returns for another in-person event in 2022, ...

European Telecom Sector Welcomes Landmark Progress on Digital Service Regulation

The European telecommunications industry applauds EU legislators for making progress this week on two key regulatory initiatives that ...

GSMA Reveals MWC Barcelona 2022 First Details

Registration open for event centred on Connectivity Unleashed theme 11 November 2021, London: MWC Barcelona, the world’s largest mobile ...

GSMA Announces Formation of 5G mmWave Accelerator Initiative as part of Continued 5G Global Support

The group will drive 5G mmWave education efforts and showcase innovation. November 11, 2021, London: The GSMA today announced the ...

The GSMA Innovation Fund for Climate Resilience and Adaptation: Open now

This week, during the Science and Innovation day at COP26, the GSMA, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the ...

GSMA and Mobile Industry Get Back to Business at MWC21 Los Angeles

Leaders from across the North American mobile ecosystem showcased innovation shaping the future of connectivity November 4, 2021, Los ...

GSMA Urges Industry Leaders to Scale Existing Smart Tech in the Race to Net Zero

Underused Smart Tech Could Contribute 40% of Required Carbon Emission Savings For Net Zero Goals 29 October 2021, London: The GSMA ...

5G Momentum Continues in North America as Operators Take the Stage at MWC Los Angeles 2021

Latest GSMA Mobile Economy Report Shows Industry Resilience During Pandemic October 26 2021, Los Angeles: After 18 months of recovery, ...

GSMA, Industry Leaders Addressed Over 1500 Attendees at MWC Africa 2021

At MWC Africa, GSMA Celebrated Major Milestone as it Reached Over 100 Million People Through Mobile For Development Programmes, ...

GSMA Presents Global Partners for Mobile World Congress Los Angeles 2021

22 October 2021, Los Angeles: The GSMA today confirmed sponsors and partners for MWC Los Angeles 21. Taking place at the Los Angeles ...

GSMA Announces the Formation of a New Asia Pacific 5G Industry Community

Launched at Mobile 360 Asia Pacific, the APAC 5G Industry Community is a forum for people to learn and advocate 5G benefits to ...

GSMA Presents Health and Safety Plan for MWC Los Angeles in Partnership with CTIA

20 October 2021, Los Angeles: As the GSMA gears up to welcome people to Mobile World Congress Los Angeles, October 26-28, it shares the ...

Industry Leaders Meet Online at Mobile 360 Asia Pacific to Discuss Digital Transformation Strategies for the Benefit of Society

GSMA Intelligence research shows how collaborative efforts practiced by Asia Pacific countries can enable digitalisation and provide a ...

MWC Los Angeles 2021, in Partnership with CTIA, Announces Event Highlights

The premier industry event of the Americas returns to showcase innovations in ‘Connected Impact’ at the Los Angeles Convention ...

GSMA Partners with CLEAR to Manage Vaccination and Testing Requirements at MWC Los Angeles

Multi-layered health and safety plan includes vaccine and test result confirmation through CLEAR Health Pass 7 October 2021, Los ...

Planning for 5G success in Sub-Saharan Africa

Blog attributed to GSMA’s Head of Sub Sahara Africa, Angela Wamola Spectrum planning is key to the successful rollout of mobile ...

Over Half World’s Population Now Using Mobile Internet

But More Work Needs to be Done to Bridge the Digital Divide GSMA Research Shows 3.4 Billion People Do Not Use Mobile Internet Despite ...

GSMA Opens Doors to MWC Africa 2021 – A Virtual Event Powered Out of Kigali

This year’s online event will bring together decision-makers from across Africa’s vibrant mobile ecosystem to explore how technology ...

Mobile’s crucial role tackling our pandemic recovery and the climate crisis

Blog attributed to Daniel Pataki, Head of Europe, GSMA The insights from our annual Mobile Economy Europe Report, published this month, ...

Mobile Sector Critical for Sustainable Development Goals

Sixth Annual SDG Impact Report from GSMA Shows Mobile Sector Increased its SDG Contribution, Despite the Pandemic 21 September 2021, ...

GSMA Shares Recommendations for DNB, Malaysia’s Single Wholesale 5G Network

An assessment commissioned by GSMA examined the key risks for the Malaysian Government’s proposal for a Single National 5G network and ...

How the rise of eSIM can grow MNO and OEM business

Customer and operator demand for eSIM has never been higher, and its growth is accelerating. Soon eSIM will be part of the mobile ...

GSMA Presents Health and Safety Plan for MWC Los Angeles

A multi-layered plan to ensure the safety of all 23 August 2021, Los Angeles: Today, the GSMA shared details of the health and safety ...

GSMA and ETNO call for a more equitable and balanced approach towards taxation of the telecommunications sector under the new tax rules proposed by OECD/G20, August 2021

GSMA, ETNO and their members welcome the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework landmark agreement for taxation of the digitalizing economy. ...

Keeping everyone and everything connected: How temporary access to spectrum can ease congestion during the COVID-19 crisis

During the pandemic, mobile broadband, fixed wireless connections and mobile apps have become the main tools to remain operational and ...

GSMA and Mobile Operators Launch “We Care” in DRC

We Care in DRC is a Collaborative Initiative Between Mobile Operators and Policymakers to Help Accelerate DRC’s Digital Transformation ...

ECA and GSMA Call on Central Africa to Leverage Mobile Connectivity for E-Commerce

New Policies Can Ignite Online Trade, Economic Growth and Inclusion 15 July 2021, London: The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) ...

GSMA Calls for 2 GHz of Mid-Band Spectrum to Meet UN Targets

Spectrum shortfall for 5G networks risks higher consumer costs and environmental impact 8 July 2021, London: The mobile industry will ...

GSMA Celebrates the Return of MWC Barcelona

Getting back to business and back together to discuss Connected Impact at the historic hybrid event 5 July 2021, Barcelona: The GSMA is ...

GSMA Reveals Winners of 2021 GLOMO Awards

30 June 2021, Barcelona: GSMA has announced the winners of the 2021 Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards at MWC Barcelona. The Awards celebrate ...

GSMA Invites Telecoms Industry to Collaborate in Trial to Combat Fraudulent and Nuisance Calls

GSMA and Mobileum have developed new international fraud deterrent system New system will target interconnect, robocalling and other ...

GSMA Announces Details of Innovative Edge Cloud Applications and Dedicated Telco Edge Cloud Forum

5G’s low latency and high bandwidth, paired with edge cloud functionality, can deliver valuable new services 29 June 2021, Barcelona: ...

GSMA Opens Doors to MWC Barcelona Celebrating New Era of Connected Impact

GSMA launches Global Mobile Economy Report and a host of new services, product launches and intelligence reports 28 June 2021, ...

Global Mobile Operators and GSMA Team up to Build Blockchain to Transform Back-Office Roaming

Introducing GSMA eBusiness Network, a blockchain solution developed by GSMA which aims to automate the complex business processes for ...

GSMA Study Reveals That The Gender Gap In Mobile Internet Use Is Shrinking, Despite The Onset Of The COVID-19 Pandemic

South Asia led the global trend, while the gap in mobile ownership persists 17 JUNE 2021, London: A record number of women in South ...

GSMA Reveals Virtual Event Details Welcoming a New Era of Connected Impact at MWC Barcelona

16 June 2021, Barcelona: GSMA is gearing up to celebrate the return of MWC Barcelona and has revealed more details of its virtual ...

4YFN Moves to the Heart of MWC Putting Startups in the Centre of the Mobile Ecosystem

Sir Ronald Cohen, the father of British venture capital among inspiring list of 150 keynote speakers 10 June 2021, Barcelona: 4YFN ...

GSMA Announces That MWC Los Angeles 2021 Will Return to California as a Live Event This October

9 JUNE 2021, Los Angeles: The GSMA revealed details of MWCLA21, in Partnership with CTIA, which will return live and in person this ...

MWC2021 Launches New Initiative to Widen Access for Spanish Industry Professionals

GSMA’s Give To and Get Back initiative provides a limited number of €21 tickets for MWC2021 and funds local Covid-19 relief efforts 04 ...

GSMA Reveals Global Partners for MWC21 Barcelona

This year’s event centres on the theme of ‘”Connected Impact” 28 May 2021, London: The GSMA has today announced ...

The Nordic CEOs for a Sustainable Future, the Norwegian Finance Ministry, and the Oslo Stock Exchange Declare Support for the TCFD Recommendations

The joint stance behind the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) comes as the Nordic CEOs for a Sustainable ...

GSMA Calls on Governments to License 6 GHz to Power 5G

5G’s economic potential at risk as countries diverge on critical 6 GHz spectrum 17 May 2021, London: The global future of 5G is at ...

Capacity to Power Innovation: 5G in the 6 GHz Band

Spectrum in the 6 GHz range (5925-7125 MHz) provides the bandwidth to allow affordable connectivity for a 5G society. 5G is a pillar of ...

Plan your Route to a Successful 4G/5G Rollout

Access the device intelligence you need to time network rollout and sunset accurately. With more and more people using apps and social ...

MWC21 Barcelona Announces Event Highlights

Back to business, back to Barcelona for the world’s mobile ecosystem 6 May 2021, London: The GSMA has today announced event highlights ...

Over a Third of Mobile Industry Racing to Net Zero

UN ‘Race To Zero’ Celebrates Mobile ‘Breakthrough’ Almost Two-Thirds Mobile Industry Committed to Science-Based Carbon Reduction ...

GSMA Introduces MWC21 Travel Partner Gray Dawes

Travel service provided at no charge to MWC21 participants travelling to Barcelona 19 April 2021, London: Today, GSMA introduces Gray ...

Lessons from the pandemic: Planning a return to MWC Barcelona

The last 12 months have been a learning experience for all of us. Many have suffered great hardship or made sacrifices, personally and ...

GSMA Announces International Travel Authorisation for MWC21 Barcelona

Registered exhibitors and attendees to be permitted entry to Spain 7 April 2021, London: The GSMA and Ministry of the Interior of the ...

GSMA & UNDP announce an ‘Impact Partnership’ Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals at MWC Barcelona 2021

31 March 2021, London: The GSMA and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced today a new partnership that will ...

GSMA Partners with Leading Medical Provider for Delivery of MWC21 Barcelona

Partner Updates for MWC’s health and safety plan, Committed Community 24 March 2021, London: The GSMA has shared further details ...

Mobile Money Accounts Grow to 1.2 Billion in 2020

Driven by the global pandemic, international transactions increased by 65% during 2020 24 March 2021, London: The GSMA has today ...

GSMA Statement on Connectivity and Network Disruptions

The GSMA is deeply concerned about the impact that government/authorities’ restrictions on connectivity and internet services are ...

GSMA ANNOUNCES TELCODR AS A MAJOR EXHIBITOR AT MWC BARCELONA 2021

12 March 2021, London: GSMA introduces TelcoDR, the public cloud transformation specialist, as one of the largest exhibitors by floor ...

GSMA PRESENTS HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN FOR MWC21

A multi-layered plan to ensure a safe environment for everyone MWC21 takes place 28 June – 1 July 2021 in Barcelona 8 March 2021, ...

MWC Shanghai 2021 Makes a Dramatic Return With 200,000 Representatives as an International Physical & Digital Event

4 March 2021, Hong Kong: Connected Impact was the theme of MWC Shanghai 2021 and the GSMA has just revealed that the event held in ...

GSMA Heralds a New Era Of Connected Impact as MWC Shanghai Returns as a Hybrid Event

China continues its rapid uptake of 5G with 200m additional connections in the last year 23 February, Shanghai: GSMA is celebrating a ...

MWC Shanghai 2021 Launches Dedicated Virtual Portal Bringing Together an In-Person and Online Audience

A HYBRID EVENT FOR OUR NEW NORMAL 18 February, Shanghai: GSMA has announced that MWC Shanghai 2021 will be the first large-scale ...

GSMA Reveals Shortlist for 2021 Asia Mobile Awards

5 February 2021, Shanghai: The GSMA announced this week the shortlist of nominees for the 2021 Asia Mobile Awards (AMO Awards). The AMO ...

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