Mobile Operators across Middle East Set for Global 5G Leadership, According to New GSMA Reports
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States1 are set to be global leaders in the deployment of 5G networks, with all six markets expected to launch 5G mobile services in the next two years, according to two new reports released today at Mobile 360 Series - MENA.
First GSMA We Care Initiative Launches in Kenya, Focusing on Online Child Protection
Kenya's mobile operators, regulator and government have come together to support a major GSMA initiative aimed at ensuring a safe online environment for children and young citizens in Kenya.
Mobile gender gap disadvantages women
A new GSMA report reveals women in low- and middle-income countries are 10% less likely to own a mobile phone than men.
GSMA Announces First Speakers for Mobile 360 Series - MENA
The GSMA today announced the first speakers for its Mobile 360 Series - MENA (Middle East and North Africa) conference taking place on the 26-27 November 2018 in Dubai.
Slowing mobile subscriber growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Affordability issues and a young population decelerate mobile subscriber growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a GSMA report.
5G is coming, but 3G set to dominate in Sub-Saharan Africa
While 5G is on the horizon, a new GSMA report says 3G will become Sub-Saharan Africa's dominant technology by 2025 as 2G begins to be phased out.
Smartphones advance literacy in Africa
Nigeria, SA and Ivory Coast are the African countries with the highest mobile and online reading populations in 2018, says a report by Opera Mini.
GSMA: Free Flow of Data across Borders Essential for Asia's Digital Economies
Governments in Asia can expand the region's digital economy and unlock further socio-economic benefits for their citizens by removing unnecessary restrictions on the movement of data internationally, according to a new report released by the GSMA today at the Mobile 360 - Digital Societies conference in Bangkok.
Over half of the world remains offline
The population in developing markets is unable to realise the social and economic benefits of mobile Internet as they remain offline, says the GSMA.
Entersekt signs on to Mobile Connect
Mobile Connect allows consumers across the globe to access their digital accounts via a single login.
High spectrum prices hit developing nations hard
Too expensive spectrum assignments hinder the uptake of mobile broadband services by consumers in developing economies, a GSMA report finds.
GSMA Announces Additional Speakers for Mobile 360 Series - Africa 2018
The GSMA today announced additional speakers participating in the Mobile 360 - Africa conference, which will take place 17-19 July 2018 at the Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda.