The GSMA Intelligence Global Mobile Trends report is back, examining all the biggest developments to expect in telecoms and the broader TMT space in 2023. This comprehensive report draws on GSMA Intelligence data, survey findings and industry conversations to focus on the trends that matter most and what they mean for those in telecoms and beyond.

To help the industry navigate the year ahead, GSMA Intelligence shares its views on the key trends to watch in 2023 and what they mean for ecosystem players across five areas: 5G and network transformation, spectrum, fixed and pay-TV markets, IoT and enterprise, and digital consumer.

Building on content published in 2021 this document outlines the key research themes GSMA Intelligence will focus on in 2022 Our 2022 research themes address the key trends and questions shaping the evolution of the telecoms industry in 2022 and beyond, and what they mean for players across the ecosystem. These themes set the direction of our Research Agenda and will be addressed throughout the year.

In April 2020, we assessed the potential impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the telecoms sector, covering financials, network performance, 5G, media and content consumption, and enterprise digitisation. One year on from the devastating impacts of Covid-19 on mortality, public health, economic activity and our basic way of life, it is instructive to look at how our predictions compare to reality. This retrospective analysis also offers important clues as to the future operating environment of the sector over the next 5-10 years.

MWC Barcelona 2025 attracted over 2,900 exhibitors, including telecoms operators, vendors and firms from across the broader technology ecosystem. This report examines the key announcements and innovations that took centre stage, what came as a surprise and what it all means for telecoms and the wider TMT industry.

The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) has consolidated its lead in the country’s mobile market following its recent acquisition of Digitel and is now set to deploy LTE alongside rival Globe Telecom.