Smart speaker momentum is accelerating. Customer adoption is on the rise, companies continue to innovate and the ecosystem of services delivered via smart speakers is expanding. Since the launch of Amazon Alexa back in 2014, platforms have diversified their offerings with various forms and shapes. AI and the extent of third-party service integration are the two major levers of competitive differentiation. Amazon and Google continue to maintain first-mover advantage with around 85% market share. Apple is a non-story (for now). Mobile operators have also entered the fray. This is a category in flux with significant implications for AI development and the future smart home.

GSMA Intelligence infographics exploit the power of our database comprising millions of data points to produce informative and engaging visuals. Based on robust forecasting foundations, the infographics present the way ahead for markets, the outlook for technologies, and trends in user behaviour.

n this latest report from GSMA Intelligence, we present results from our global consumer survey covering 30+ countries and examine the competitive strategies of Amazon, Google and Apple, as well as a host of Chinese vendors. Indeed, a new form of platform war is emerging for new device categories.

5G is upon us. Having been hyped for many years, with plenty of conjecture over how 5G will deliver value to consumers and wider society, the first commercial networks have gone live. Operators now face the task of delivering real benefits that will encourage adoption. A large part of this challenge lies in influencing how consumers think about 5G, which will go a long way to determining its value. As part of GSMA Intelligence’s Consumer Survey, which covers 34 markets and 36,000 respondents, we captured consumer expectations of what 5G will deliver.

GSMA Intelligence has released the latest edition in the Global Mobile Trends series. The purpose is simple: understand the biggest and most important things happening in telecoms and the broader TMT industries, and explain what they mean for people, companies and governments.

At this year's MWC Las Vegas, there was a conspicuous shift in focus to the enterprise dimension, reflecting the opportunity (and need) to monetise 5G in ways beyond the consumer, with the US high-tech economy presenting a natural proving ground. Over 380 companies displayed their latest innovations while showcasing the hottest trends in mobile connectivity and digital innovation. In this report, GSMA Intelligence examines the top five takeaways from the show and what they mean for the industry.

Attendees from across the mobile ecosystem, wider technology industry and vertical sectors convened at MWC Las Vegas 2022 to explore, discuss and shape the themes influencing the future of the ecosystem. GSMA Intelligence examines the top five takeaways.

Over the last few years, there has been important progress on remote SIM provisioning (RSP) technology (eSIM and integrated eSIM) but adoption is still limited compared to its long-term potential. This report examines the outlook for RSP and provides a view on future developments that could help overcome some of the challenges that are currently hindering adoption of RSP.

Insight Highlights offer an opportunity to view some of the premium research and data offered by GSMA Intelligence to subscribers. This edition focuses on the eSIM market, highlighting consumer trends and developments in the enterprise segment.

MWC Shanghai returned as an in-person event this year. The key takeaways from the show span 5G, open network APIs, devices, spectrum and digital transformation, while the implications stretch across the telecoms ecosystem both in China and around the world.

Operator strategies continue to evolve in the digital era as the telecoms industry seeks to capture new growth opportunities in the consumer and enterprise markets. Assessing innovation and achievements is more important than ever before. GSMA Intelligence's operator case studies provide a concise and consistent way to shine a light on and analyse operators' strategies and business models, as well as how they are launching new services. In this edition, we look at Verizon's approach to the metaverse by focusing on 5G networks and edge computing.

5G demand in the consumer and enterprise segments continues to build in 2022. Focus is now shifting to devices and content/services, which are key to monetising 5G infrastructure investments as operators pursue a renewed growth story. This report examines the current state of 5G devices and prospects for innovation.

To help the industry navigate the year ahead, GSMA Intelligence shares its views on the key trends to watch in 2022 and what they mean for ecosystem players across five areas: 5G and network transformation, spectrum, fixed and pay-TV markets, digital consumer, and IoT and enterprise.

At this year's (virtual) CES, industry leaders discussed how Covid-19 has impacted their operations. We also saw lots of tech innovation addressing the 'new normal', such as smart masks, disinfecting robots and touchless doorbells. Here we present our key CES takeaways for IoT, 5G and media & entertainment, and examine the implications for operators and vendors on the road ahead.

There were a record number of visitors to MWC Barcelona 2019. The event once again provided a platform for the industry to unveil a range of new products and initiatives. The GSMA Intelligence team was in Barcelona to make sense of all the latest developments. In this in-depth review, we have organised our analysis around the key themes at the show: new devices, 5G, IoT, content and media, and enabling technology (blockchain, edge).

To help navigate the year ahead, we have released a series of reports that highlight the key trends to watch in 2025 and the implications for ecosystem players. The analysis covers five key areas: 5G and network transformation; spectrum; IoT and the wider enterprise market; the digital consumer; and fixed and pay-TV markets.

Throughout 2024, we have analysed important developments and trends spanning all areas of the telecoms industry and wider digital ecosystem. As the industry will continue to evolve in 2025, how will our Research Themes change? This document outlines the 11 themes set to shape the industry and drive our 2025 Research Agenda.

MWC Shanghai 2024 attracted nearly 40,000 attendees and 6,500 companies. GSMA Intelligence's engagement across the event spanned summits, sessions and meetings with companies. A key theme across these was the urgency around monetising 5G infrastructure and how that can be done, rather than talking about technology alone.

This report examines operators' engagement at MWC 2024, highlighting their announcements and innovations, strategy updates and messaging. We show our findings for 18 major operators across 12 areas of focus.

MWC Barcelona 2024 attracted over 2,700 exhibitors, including telecoms operators, vendors and firms from across the broader technology ecosystem. GSMA Intelligence looks beneath the surface to identify what was unexpected, how developments relate to big-picture trends and what it all means for the wider TMT industry.