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GSMA unveils first MWC27 Barcelona speakers & exhibitors
Quantum Computing

GSMA unveils first MWC27 Barcelona speakers & exhibitors

The Barcelona event is widening beyond telecoms as SoftBank joins for the first time and new areas target automotive, aviation and health.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
GSMA warns climate damage to mobile networks tops GBP £3bn
Wildfire

GSMA warns climate damage to mobile networks tops GBP £3bn

Severe storms and floods could push annual repair bills for mobile operators above USD $3 billion by 2050, the industry body said.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
GSMA re-elects Gopal Vittal as chair, names Vodafone CEO
Fintech

GSMA re-elects Gopal Vittal as chair, names Vodafone CEO

The appointments preserve senior operator representation at the mobile industry's top table as security, AI and network investment climb the agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Aeris adds SGP.32 support to IoT eSIM Orchestrator
Firewalls

Aeris adds SGP.32 support to IoT eSIM Orchestrator

The update lets enterprises switch IoT eSIM profiles across borders more easily, as Aeris says its platform now manages 110 million devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
GSMA board backs 5G growth, inclusion & 6G standards
Unified Communications

GSMA board backs 5G growth, inclusion & 6G standards

Billions still offline and fraud on the rise as the GSMA pushes for 5G returns, cheaper handsets and global 6G standards.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
GSMA to move its M360 Eurasia event to Astana in 2027
Unified Communications

GSMA to move its M360 Eurasia event to Astana in 2027

The relocation gives Kazakhstan a higher-profile platform to court investment and shape regional debate on connectivity, AI and telecoms policy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Charting a secure course to a post-quantum world
Quantum Computing

Charting a secure course to a post-quantum world

Encrypted data captured today could be cracked later, leaving governments, banks and health services exposed unless they migrate before quantum computers arrive.

By Dr Susanne Kränkl • 4 min read • Last month
MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones
Robotics

MWC27 Barcelona to add new automotive, health zones

Attendees will see connectivity pushed into new sectors as dedicated automotive, health and aviation zones join the Barcelona show in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Authsignal launches number verify with Aduna & Telstra
Airlines

Authsignal launches number verify with Aduna & Telstra

Businesses can now verify mobile numbers without SMS codes, reducing friction and exposure as regulators tighten rules on text-based authentication.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide
Unified Communications

GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide

Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2026
GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific
Supply Chain

GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific

Rising data demand is driving emissions higher in parts of Asia Pacific, as mobile operators struggle to secure cleaner electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2026

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Philippine operators unveil anti-scam push with GSMA
Network Security

Philippine operators unveil anti-scam push with GSMA

Fears over fraud are pushing Philippine mobile operators to test network-led scam detection and transaction checks with the GSMA.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
GSMA gets USD $1.2 million for Pacific warning alerts
Mobile operators

GSMA gets USD $1.2 million for Pacific warning alerts

Nine Pacific Island countries will get mobile emergency alerts as the GSMA uses USD $1.2 million to speed up warning systems for disasters.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
GSMA says India must turn mobile scale into growth
Unified Communications

GSMA says India must turn mobile scale into growth

With 12% of respondents scammed last year, the GSMA says faster case resolution and stronger digital trust are vital for India's next growth phase.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
Malaysia ranks second in ASEAN digital nations index
Unified Communications

Malaysia ranks second in ASEAN digital nations index

The report says ASEAN must turn national gains into a shared market as the region targets a USD2 trillion digital economy by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2026
45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says
Firewalls

45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says

Unresolved fraud is eroding confidence in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with scam victims often switching providers after losses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2026
Samsung & NTT Transatel add eSIM boost to Galaxy Z
Unified Communications

Samsung & NTT Transatel add eSIM boost to Galaxy Z

Users of the latest Galaxy Z phones in the US can activate service immediately, without a physical SIM or Wi‑Fi, as eSIM adoption gathers pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2026
GSMA adds speakers for M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
Unified Communications

GSMA adds speakers for M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur

Participants will hear fresh evidence on scams and digital trust as Southeast Asia weighs tougher rules for a fast-growing digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2026