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GSMA Report Reveals Pacific Islands on the Cusp of a Digital Revolution

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Choices Made by Governments and Mobile Industry Will Impact Future Generations Fiji: The GSMA today presented ‘The Mobile Economy Pacific Islands 2019’ report, at the Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) 23rd AGM and annual conference. In the report the GSMA …

The Government of Uganda and Stakeholders Commit to Pursue Mobile-Enabled Digital Transformation

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GSMA Report Shows That By June 2018 Uganda Had Nearly 10 Million Mobile Internet Connections With Mobile Money Being the Main Driver of Financial Inclusion Kampala, Uganda: The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) …

GSMA response to European Commission recommendation on the approach to the security of 5G networks

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The GSMA, on behalf of its European operator members, commends the Commission on its recommendation on a common EU approach to the security of 5G networks https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/cybersecurity-5g-networks Mobile network operators place paramount ...

GSMA response to European Commission recommendation on the approach to the security of 5G networks

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The GSMA, on behalf of its European operator members, commends the Commission on its recommendation on a common EU approach to the security of 5G networks https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/cybersecurity-5g-networks Mobile network operators place paramount ...

New GSMA Study: China’s Mobile Ecosystem Equivalent to 5.5% of China’s GDP

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China’s Mobile Industry Set to Drive Economic Growth Into the 5G Era Beijing, China. China’s mobile ecosystem added RMB5.2 trillion ($750 billion) in value to the country’s economy last year, equivalent to 5.5 per cent of China’s GDP in 20181, …

New GSMA Study: Mobile Significantly Advancing Economic and Development Goals in Tanzania

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Mobile Added $2.5 Billion in Economic Value to Tanzania Economy in 2016 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tanzania’s mobile industry is contributing significantly to the realisation of the country’s economic and development goals, according to a new GSMA report. The new …

GSMA Reveals First Look at “MWC Los Angeles 2019, in Partnership with CTIA”

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Show to Feature 5G-Era of Intelligent Connectivity and Entertainment from October 22-24; Participating Companies and Event Expansions Announced News Highlights: More than 22,000 attendees, over 60 percent senior-level positions, and over 1,000 companies to participate Major ...

GSMA and Mobile World Capital Barcelona Announce Record Attendance at YoMo Event at MWC19 Barcelona

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Almost 30,000 Students and Educators Attended Region’s Largest STEAM Event Barcelona: The GSMA and Mobile World Capital Barcelona today announced that almost 30,000 students and educators attended The Youth Mobile Festival Barcelona (YoMo Barcelona) during MWC19 Barcelona. ...

GSMA Announces Speakers for Mobile 360 Series – West Africa

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GSMA Provides Further Details on Global Mobile 360 Series of Events London: The GSMA today announced the first speakers for the 2019 Mobile 360 Series – West Africa conference, which will take place 16-17 April at the Radisson Blu Abidjan …

GSMA Wraps Up Hugely Successful MWC19 Barcelona

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Annual Mobile Event Attracted Over 7,900 CEOs; Attendees from Across the World Convene in Barcelona to Shape the Future of Mobile; 5G Front and Centre Stage Barcelona: The GSMA today reported that more than 109,000* visitors from 198 countries and …

GSMA Announces Nanolock Security as the 2019 4YFN Barcelona Startup of the Year

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4YFN Startup Event Draws Record-Breaking 23,000 attendees and over 760 participating companies Barcelona: The GSMA announced Nanolock Security as the winner of the 4YFN (Four Years From Now) Barcelona Startup of the Year Award at the close of the 4FYN …

China Driving eSIM Adoption Says New GSMA Report

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Consumer Electronics and Internet of Things Sectors Implementing Technology in New Products; Over 90 Mobile Companies Supporting GSMA eSIM Specifications for Consumer Devices Worldwide Barcelona: The GSMA today announced the release of a new report highlighting the ...

GSMA Announces Winners of the 2019 GLOMO Awards

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Barcelona: The GSMA announced winners of the 2019 GLOMO Awards at MWC19 Barcelona which were presented by TV and radio presenter, Remel London and BBC Africa Business Editor and presenter, Larry Madowo. The GLOMOs showcase those companies and individuals that …

Modernise Regulation to Deliver Europe’s Digital Future Calls GSMA

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Ahead of European Parliament Elections ‘Mobile Industry Manifesto for Europe’ Provides a Roadmap to Foster 5G Innovation Barcelona: The GSMA today launched ‘The Mobile Industry Manifesto for Europe’ on behalf of its European members, highlighting its vision for Europe’s digital …

GSMA Report Highlights 20 Per Cent Annual Increase in Mobile Money Accounts to More Than 866 Million Worldwide

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Mobile Money Industry Processed US$1.3 Billion in Transactions Per Day in 2018 Barcelona: The GSMA today unveiled its eighth annual ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money’, offering a current snapshot of the mobile money landscape and highlighting the …

Turkcell CEO Named as Winner of 2019 GSMA Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Mobile Industry

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Barcelona: At MWC19 today, the GSMA announced that Kaan Terzioğlu, CEO of Turkcell, was selected as the winner of the GSMA’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Mobile Industry Award’ for 2019. This prestigious award recognises individuals, companies and organisations that have …

New GSMA Study: 5G to Account for 15% of Global Mobile Industry by 2025 as 5G Network Launches Accelerate

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Mobile Economy Valued at $3.9 trillion as 5G Ushers in Era of Intelligent Connectivity Barcelona: 5G is on track to account for 15 per cent of global mobile connections by 2025, as the number of 5G network launches and compatible …

New GSMA Report Highlights Global Role of Intelligent Connectivity

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Combination of 5G, AI, Big Data and IoT Will Positively Impact Multiple Sectors; 5G Connections to Reach 1.4 Billion by 2025 Barcelona: The GSMA today issued a new report, ‘Intelligent Connectivity: How the Combination of 5G, AI, Big Data and …

Low Power Mobile IoT Networks Now Available from All Leading IoT Operators Worldwide

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94 Mobile IoT Networks Available Worldwide Covering All Major IoT Markets; Thousands of Developers Are Building Trusted IoT Solutions Barcelona: The GSMA today announced that Mobile IoT or Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) networks are now globally available in licensed …

GSMA Study Reveals 250 Million More Women Became Mobile Owners in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Since 2014

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Closing the Mobile Gender Gap in These Markets Represents a $140 Billion Commercial Opportunity for the Mobile Industry Over the Next 5 Years London: A new GSMA study reveals that 80 per cent of women in low- and middle-income countries …