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Sunil Bharti Mittal is prowling for big kill on his African safari

Airtel Money’s London listing has put a roughly $7 billion valuation on Sunil Bharti Mittal’s African fintech bet, highlighting how far the business has moved beyond basic mobile wallets. With more than 54 million customers and growing revenues, the next challenge is to deepen usage across payments, remittances, credit, savings…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Navigating the future of connectivity and security: A guide to the Suraksha Pillar at IMC 2026

The India Mobile Congress 2026, taking place from October 7 to 10, emphasizes the Suraksha venue, dedicated to advancing digital infrastructure, next-gen connectivity, and robust cybersecurity. Attendees will benefit from various sessions including panels on spectrum management and satellite communications, culminating in an insightful summit on cybersecurity led by prominent…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Samvardhan: Architecting scalable infrastructure and enterprise growth at India Mobile Congress 2026

India Mobile Congress (IMC) is set to take place in New Delhi from October 7-10, spotlighting the future of global connectivity and digital infrastructure. With its primary focus on Samvardhan, the summit will feature discussions around manufacturing, market access, and cutting-edge technologies led by industry experts, all aimed at transforming…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Mobile Technologies Contributed $240 Billion to Africa's Economy in 2025 as the Continent Enters a New Phase of Digital Transformation

LONDON, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa's economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP, according to the GSMA's Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report. The sector also supported approximately 13 million jobs and generated $45 billion in public revenues, underlining the growing…

AAP · Jun 16

GSMA Intelligence Finds Operators Could Be the Real Game-Changers of the 2026 World Cup

LONDON, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GSMA Intelligence's latest Insight Spotlight explores how the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US will create major opportunities for mobile operators, not only in delivering resilient, high-capacity connectivity but also in enabling new enterprise services and enhanced consumer experiences. With…

AAP · Jun 11

Samsung Galaxy S27 appears online more than six months before launch

Samsung's 2027 flagship phone series gets official

T3 · Jun 11

810 million women still not using mobile internet in low- and middle-income countries, compared to 595 million men

LONDON, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The gender gap in mobile internet adoption narrowed slightly in 2025 according to the 'Mobile Gender Gap Report 2026,' published today by the GSMA. However, progress remains slow and uneven. Women across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are still 12% less likely to use…

AAP · Jun 10

GSMA Presents Vietnam with Government Leadership Award 2026, Recognising the Country as One of the World's Most Dynamic Digital Leaders

HANOI, Vietnam, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSMA, the global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem, today presented the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam with the global GSMA Government Leadership Award 2026, the highest global honour for digital policy.The award recognises the nation that best exemplifies visionary leadership paired with…

AAP · May 26

Space, 6G and AI: How Europe aims to be at the forefront of global communications with €100mil fund

The European Space Agency and GSMA have unveiled a new partnership that aims to boost Europe's 6G and AI capabilities.

Euronews · Mar 2

Mobile World Congress 2026: From robot phones to Europe's 5G warning it may be 'out of the game'

GSMA's director general, Vivek Badrinath, spoke to Euronews about what to expect from the technology conference and issued a stark warning to Europe over its 5G deployment.

Euronews · Mar 2