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Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty
Data Protection

Asia Pacific's next chapter of digital growth will be defined by trust, resilience and sovereignty

Regional mobile services generated USD $1 trillion in economic value in 2025, but growth now hinges on AI, trust, resilience and sovereignty.

By Julian Gorman • 6 min read • This month
Truecaller joins the GSMA to curb global scam calls
Data Protection

Truecaller joins the GSMA to curb global scam calls

The move gives the caller-ID app a seat in standards talks as operators face mounting pressure to curb cross-border scam calls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions
Data centers

Mobile industry needs more renewable power to cut emissions

Greater access to clean electricity is now seen as crucial if operators are to keep emissions falling while data use keeps rising.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Giesecke+Devrient says post-quantum shift is urgent
Data Protection

Giesecke+Devrient says post-quantum shift is urgent

Encrypted data could be exposed years before practical quantum computers arrive, putting identity, telecoms and payments under pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Taara & GSMA launch calculator for middle-mile costs
Network Infrastructure

Taara & GSMA launch calculator for middle-mile costs

Operators can now compare middle-mile build costs across fibre, microwave and optical wireless as data demand and AI workloads reshape networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Asia-Pacific GSMA roundtable calls for AI network upgrade
Network Infrastructure

Asia-Pacific GSMA roundtable calls for AI network upgrade

Rising AI demand is forcing Asia-Pacific telecoms to upgrade networks for lower latency, higher bandwidth and tighter cross-border coordination.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Asia-Pacific telecoms push AI monetisation at roundtable
Robotics

Asia-Pacific telecoms push AI monetisation at roundtable

Operators in Asia-Pacific are under pressure to find new revenue as AI services and 5G-Advanced reshape telecoms economics.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
AI-native telco accelerator launched to speed deployment
Digital Transformation

AI-native telco accelerator launched to speed deployment

A new benchmark and shared guidance aim to help telecom operators turn scattered AI pilots into large-scale deployments across their networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis
Fintech

RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis

Rising memory chip costs are forcing handset makers to lift prices, risking wider digital exclusion in emerging markets and pushing budget phones out of reach.

By Dion Price • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide
Unified Communications

Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide

During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
G+D & AWS partner to advance cloud-based eSIM solutions
Platform-as-a-Service

G+D & AWS partner to advance cloud-based eSIM solutions

Giesecke+Devrient teams up with Amazon Web Services to enhance eSIM technology, forecasting market growth from $4.7 billion in 2023 to $16.3 billion by 2027.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs
Unified Communications

Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs

Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
WBA report highlights collaboration for 6G network success
Smart Cities

WBA report highlights collaboration for 6G network success

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled a report advocating for enhanced collaboration among industry players to realise the full potential of 6G technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Satellite connectivity sees growth with new operators in 2024
Unified Communications

Satellite connectivity sees growth with new operators in 2024

A new report from GSMA Intelligence reveals a surge in satellite connectivity, with nearly 100 operators now seeking to enhance global mobile coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
eSIM technology adoption in IoT to accelerate by 2025
Internet of Things

eSIM technology adoption in IoT to accelerate by 2025

A new report from IoT Analytics predicts that eSIM technology adoption in IoT will surge by 2025, despite current usage standing at just 33%.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
JT joins GSMA Open Gateway to combat global telecom fraud
Cloud Services

JT joins GSMA Open Gateway to combat global telecom fraud

JT joins forces with GSMA as an Open Gateway Channel Partner, aiming to enhance global fraud and identity solutions in the telecoms industry through innovative APIs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Consumer eSIM downloads double in 2023, TCA report shows
Global System for Mobile Communications Association

Consumer eSIM downloads double in 2023, TCA report shows

Consumer adoption of eSIM technology doubles in 2023, led by North American demand, with adoption rates surging in Asia and Western Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

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DIMOCO gains GGL approval to launch carrier billing in German igaming
Payment Technologies

DIMOCO gains GGL approval to launch carrier billing in German igaming

DIMOCO gains GGL approval to offer carrier billing in Germany's igaming, debuting with NEO.bet to enhance payments in the fourth-largest European market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025