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

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31 March 2021, London: The GSMA and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced today a new partnership that will leverage MWC21 and its start-up event 4YFN to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). MWC21 will take place in ...

GSMA Partners with Leading Medical Provider for Delivery of MWC21 Barcelona

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Partner Updates for MWC’s health and safety plan, Committed Community 24 March 2021, London: The GSMA has shared further details of its health and safety plan,  Committed Community, for MWC21 Barcelona. Committed Community was launched earlier this month, and as ...

Mobile Money Accounts Grow to 1.2 Billion in 2020

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Driven by the global pandemic, international transactions increased by 65% during 2020 24 March 2021, London: The GSMA has today published its annual ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money’. It reveals a dramatic acceleration in mobile transactions during ...

GSMA Statement on Connectivity and Network Disruptions

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The GSMA is deeply concerned about the impact that government/authorities’ restrictions on connectivity and internet services are having on citizens and businesses in Myanmar. We call for the restoration of services in Myanmar, and any other country affected by service ...

GSMA ANNOUNCES TELCODR AS A MAJOR EXHIBITOR AT MWC BARCELONA 2021

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12 March 2021, London: GSMA introduces TelcoDR, the public cloud transformation specialist, as one of the largest exhibitors by floor space at MWC Barcelona 2021. TelcoDR has expanded its presence at the show with more than 6,000m2 of floorspace, making it one of the largest ...

GSMA PRESENTS HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN FOR MWC21

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A multi-layered plan to ensure a safe environment for everyone MWC21 takes place 28 June – 1 July 2021 in Barcelona 8 March 2021, London: The GSMA has shared details of its health and safety plan for MWC21 Barcelona. The plan was developed in coordination with and approved ...

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

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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 February attracted around 25,000 attendees from 114 countries and territories. In a Covid era with extensive travel restrictions, this is an ...

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

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China continues its rapid uptake of 5G with 200m additional connections in the last year 23 February, Shanghai: GSMA is celebrating a return to in-person events with the launch of MWC Shanghai 2021, which opens today. This first-of-its-kind experience combines unique ...

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

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A HYBRID EVENT FOR OUR NEW NORMAL   18 February, Shanghai: GSMA has announced that MWC Shanghai 2021 will be the first large-scale hybrid event of its kind, ensuring that people worldwide can enjoy one of the most anticipated events in months, in-person or virtually. ...

GSMA Reveals Shortlist for 2021 Asia Mobile Awards

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5 February 2021, Shanghai: The GSMA announced this week the shortlist of nominees for the 2021 Asia Mobile Awards (AMO Awards). The AMO Awards celebrate the leading-edge mobile devices and pioneering leadership that continue to drive the region’s innovative ...