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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 • This 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 • This 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 • This 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 • This 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 • This 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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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
5G services market projected to exceed $919.4bn by 2031
Unified Communications

5G services market projected to exceed $919.4bn by 2031

The global 5G services market set to skyrocket beyond USD 919.4bn by 2031, boasting an impressive CAGR of 30.8% and transforming the digital landscape.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
One Consortium launched to combat global communications fraud
Online fraud

One Consortium launched to combat global communications fraud

The i3Forum introduces the One Consortium, a global non-profit initiative aimed at restoring public confidence in communications, following a surge in illegal calls and messages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
TCA boosts industry-wide eSIM interoperability efforts
Tablets

TCA boosts industry-wide eSIM interoperability efforts

TCA, along with Eseye, floLIVE and Giesecke+Devrient, is spearheading comprehensive eSIM profile testing efforts, aimed at boosting interoperability across consumer devices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024