GSMA

GSMA

https://gsma.com/

The GSMA, a privately owned trade association founded in 1995 and headquartered in the UK, employs approximately 1000 people. Its primary function is to represent the interests of mobile network operators and associated businesses globally.

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Founded

1995

Headcount

1,000

Headquarters

UK

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Other

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

A GSMA report indicated that the Democratic Republic of Congo could experience a CDF 9.8 trillion increase in GDP contribution and connect 9.7 million more mobile internet users by 2029 if policy and infrastructure reforms are implemented. The GSMA also highlighted the importance of mobile numbers in strengthening digital trust and enabling secure user verification. Additionally, the GSMA announced the 14th GSMA EMF Forum 2025, a hybrid event focusing on electromagnetic field science, policy, and communication. Finally, a LinkedIn Live session was scheduled for September 30th, 2024, to discuss how agritechs are improving farmers' lives through technical assistance.

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GSMA offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. GSMA's product portfolio comprises of consumer electronics.

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Dec

4th

2025

03:27

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

How AI Can Support Africa’s Socio-Economic Growth

A new GSMA report ‘AI for Africa: Use cases delivering impact’, developed from existing research and from interviews with leaders across civil society, NGOs, academia and the private sector, identifies over 90 AI use case applications in front running technology markets (Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa) that can drive socio-economic and climate impact.

Independent Nigeria

Dec

4th

2025

02:51

Telecom Industry Fears High Costs Due To Cybersecurity Regulation

LAGOS – According to industry organisation GSMA, poorly designed regulations cause unnecessary costs and distract from real risks. Mobile operators spend between $15 billion and $19 billion annually on cybersecurity. That amount is expected to rise to $40 billion to $42 billion by 2030.

Independent Nigeria

Dec

4th

2025

01:48

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Open Gateway Hackathon

Join the Open Gateway Hackathon 2026 The GSMA is pleased to announce that the Open Gateway Hackathon will again be a key feature of MW Capital’s Talent Arena event in Barcelona 2-4 Mar 2026. Talent Arena in Barcelona is Europe’s leading event for digital talent, organized by Mobile World Capital Barcelona (MWCapital) and co-located with MWC Barcelona.

Dec

4th

2025

01:48

MWC Barcelona 2026

GSMA is the host of MWC Barcelona. We represent, promote, serve, and unify mobile operators and the wider mobile ecosystem and industries around the world who are pursuing digital transformation to deliver real impact for business and society.

Dec

4th

2025

00:26

Mobile World Congress GSMA 2026

Mobile World Congress GSMA 2026 The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. The vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive.

SourceSecurity.com

Dec

3rd

2025

23:34

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

In a move to prevent the growing menace of cyber-frauds and protecting the digital security of users, the Department of Telecommunications on 28th November released a major directive to app based communication services including Whatsapp, Telegram, Snapchat, Arattai, Sharechat, Josh, Jiochat and Signal.

Dec

3rd

2025

18:30

Emerging Tech, ESG, B2B Tag

eSIM Revolution: Lyca Mobile Leads Seamless Connectivity Wave

The mobile telecommunications landscape is rapidly evolving, with the introduction of embedded SIMs, or eSIMs, paving the way for a new era of connectivity. At the forefront of this transformation is Lyca Mobile, which anticipates over 1.2 billion eSIM-enabled devices globally by the end of 2025, highlighting eSIM’s potential to enhance the customer experience through seamless cross-platform interoperability.

Dec

3rd

2025

18:30

INSPIRE to train youth in advanced chip technologies

GSMA, FCDO team explores role of mobile ecosystems in disaster resilience, digital inclusion INSPIRE to train youth in advanced chip technologies Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has stressed that under the INSPIRE initiative, 7,200 young Pakistanis will be trained in advanced semiconductor technologies, supported by the establishment of nine IC (integrated circuit) design labs across university clusters nationwide, to strengthen Pakistan's hardware and chip-design ecosystem.

The Express Tribune

Dec

3rd

2025

15:50

Connectivity for Refugees: Digital access for displaced people and communities

For people uprooted by conflict, access to digital networks is essential. It enables education, healthcare, and protection for those forced to flee. As refugees settle and resume life in a new host community, digital access lets them participate in the economy and rebuild their livelihoods.

International Telecommunication Union

Dec

3rd

2025

13:43

GSMA,FCDO delegation calls on IT & Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima

ISLAMABAD, Dec 03 (APP):A high-level delegation comprising Ms. Louisa Odell, Innovation and Technology Advisor at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); Mr. Michael Unwin, Strategic Partnership Lead, Technology & Innovation Unit, FCDO; and Ms. Kimberly Brown, Global Head of Mobile for Humanitarian, GSMA, called on the Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja here Wednesday.

Associated Press of Pakistan

Dec

3rd

2025

11:36

Smart City Expo Doha highlights Qatar’s leadership in smart, sustainable urban development

The latest edition of Smart City Expo Doha has highlighted Qatar’s leadership in smart and sustainable urban development across the Mena region. Qatar’s prominent role in this field is already evident through major national projects that bring the country’s digital vision to life.

Dec

3rd

2025

06:36

Senegal’s Tax on Mobile Money: A Bold Move with an Uncertain Payoff

News Senegal imposes 0.5% taxes on digital payments and transfers Government targets 230 billion CFA in revenue amid fiscal pressures Industry warns the tax may slow digital finance and inclusion Senegalese citizens have been paying a new tax on digital financial services since October 2025.

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