Global cellular market trends and insight — Q3 2013

GSMA Intelligence constantly monitors mobile markets across the world to capture the most recent trends and share the latest available data. This analysis looks at the key revisions made to the mobile connection forecasts over the previous quarter and the drivers underpinning the changes.

Business messaging remains a cornerstone of the mobile ecosystem, even as it transforms. Operators and their partners have an opportunity to shape an integrated, rich and trusted messaging environment that meets modern user and enterprise expectations. Broad reach, robust security and seamless user experience will be pivotal to messaging’s success over the next five years and beyond. This report outlines the industry outlook for innovation and disruption in business messaging, and highlights the strategic imperatives for mobile operators.

The Caribbean is entering a pivotal phase in its digital development, where widespread connectivity is increasingly being translated into broader digital transformation. Beyond connectivity, the mobile industry is also enabling digital transformation through the integration of technologies such as 5G, IoT and AI into business processes and public services.