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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
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

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Mobile operators stories

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 • Yesterday
Nearly 70% of mobile market now backs satellite deals
Unified Communications

Nearly 70% of mobile market now backs satellite deals

GSMA Intelligence says satellite has moved into telecoms mainstream, as operators covering nearly 70% of global subscribers sign up for partnerships.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 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
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
NGMN backs MRSS as baseline for 5G-to-6G migration
Unified Communications

NGMN backs MRSS as baseline for 5G-to-6G migration

Operators want to avoid costly 6G roll-outs, with NGMN saying any migration path must minimise hardware changes and complexity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2026
Totogi Ontology goes live in seven telecoms deployments
Software-as-a-Service

Totogi Ontology goes live in seven telecoms deployments

Telecoms operators are using the software to cut outages, alarm noise and order failures after live trials expanded across five continents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 10th 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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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
XConnect & Honey Badger join forces on fraud checks
Multi-factor authentication

XConnect & Honey Badger join forces on fraud checks

Banks and payment firms could gain tighter onboarding checks as the pair combine mobile network signals with identity datasets to spot fraud.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Mobile phone bills hit USD $172 billion in US homes
Data Analytics

Mobile phone bills hit USD $172 billion in US homes

More than four in five US households pay around USD $100 a month, making mobile service one of the country's biggest recurring bills.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Sep 2026
BAI Communications names Mat Jones as Chief Executive
Telstra

BAI Communications names Mat Jones as Chief Executive

The handover comes as the communications infrastructure group expands across public safety, rail and broadcasting projects in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2026
Taylor farewell fight drives record eir data at Croke Park
Unified Communications

Taylor farewell fight drives record eir data at Croke Park

Mobile traffic at Croke Park hit a record as Katie Taylor's farewell bout drew thousands of fans streaming and sharing on the night.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th 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
Lifecycle Software launches telecom compliance consultancy
Data Protection

Lifecycle Software launches telecom compliance consultancy

Rising scrutiny over data, security and identity checks is pushing mobile operators to bake compliance into daily operations, Lifecycle Software says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2026