The Mobile Money Regulatory Index has proven to be useful in stimulating debate on the reforms that may be undertaken in more restrictive mobile money markets and, ultimately, help support the efforts of the mobile industry, governments and wider international development community to accelerate the deployment of mobile money, especially among populations that are financially underserved.

As the world emerges from the pandemic, digital connectivity is underpinning innovative applications for consumers and new business models for enterprises. A priority for governments in Latin America and elsewhere is to drive economic recovery and promote sustainable development. Digital services and technologies are crucial to realising this objective.

As countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the rest of the world, transition into a post-pandemic economic recovery phase, mobile connectivity is set to play a crucial role in defining the 'new normal'.

The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2022 report provides the mobile industry and other stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the trends in global connectivity, as well as insights on key barriers to mobile internet adoption and use. It includes, for the first time, insight on mobile internet connectivity among adults and by income group, as well as an assessment of the situation in the least developed countries.

Mobile networks are vital to economic recovery and realising green and digital transformation across Europe. Two years into the EU's Digital Decade, the connectivity target of 'Gigabit for everyone, 5G everywhere' has never felt more urgent.

Mobile networks are vital to economic recovery and the realisation of green and digital transformation across North America. During the pandemic, mobile acted as a critical lifeline for consumers and it is set to play a crucial role in defining the 'new normal'.

As the world emerges from the pandemic and many social and economic activities adopt a 'new normal', digital connectivity will underpin innovative applications for consumers and new business models for enterprises. In addition, governments are considering ways to leverage digital connectivity to drive economic recovery and promote sustainable development. In Asia Pacific, mobile connectivity remains the foremost form of internet connectivity.

As countries bring the pandemic under control, a priority for governments in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) is to drive economic recovery and promote sustainable development. Digital services and technologies will be crucial to realising this objective, by stimulating economic growth, mobilising the workforce and enabling industrial efficiencies.

Since the initial outbreak of Covid-19, mobile networks have been instrumental in providing the reliable connectivity needed to sustain social and economic activities. Across China, operators have harnessed their networks to support frontline healthcare efforts and protect vulnerable individuals and communities.

As the world emerges from the pandemic and social and economic activities begin to recover, connectivity will continue to play a vital role in the way people live and businesses operate. Indeed, digital services, underpinned by high speed and high performance networks, are set to become more integral to society in a post-pandemic world.

This report shines a light on informal economic opportunities created directly in the mobile industry value chain. Between December 2020 and February 2021, GSMA Mobile for Development conducted interviews and surveys with young people in six Sub-Saharan African countries working directly and informally in the mobile industry.

The mobile industry in Latin America continues to play a crucial role in the response to Covid-19. Mobile networks have enabled social and economic activities to continue. People have relied on the internet to stay connected to friends and family, access educational and health services, and work remotely. This has driven mobile data traffic to new levels.

The vital role that the mobile industry plays came into sharp focus during the Covid-19 pandemic. North American operators have been proactive in reaching out to their customers, working with public authorities and third parties to provide a range of vital services, and supporting the communities in which they operate.

The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity report is the annual flagship publication of the Connected Society programme since 2018. This report provides the mobile industry and other stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the trends in global connectivity, as well as insights on key barriers to mobile internet adoption and use, to inform progress towards closing the coverage and usage gaps.

The mobile industry in Sub-Saharan Africa continues to play a crucial role in the response to Covid-19. Mobile operators have implemented measures to support vulnerable communities including offering discounts on mobile tariffs and providing digital content and tools to help people and businesses get online. By the end of 2020, 495 million people subscribed to mobile services in Sub-Saharan Africa, representing 46% of the region's population – an increase of almost 20 million on 2019.

The European mobile industry has been instrumental in keeping consumers and businesses connected throughout the pandemic, despite changes in data consumption patterns and demand. In 2020, 472 million people in Europe (86% of the population) subscribed to mobile services. Looking forward, 5G has the potential to deliver a significant amount of value to the region.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the digital landscape in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region and elsewhere around the world. Though the situation remains challenging in many CIS markets, the mobile sector is taking measures to help society recover and to build more resilient economies.

Mobile has been instrumental during the Covid-19 outbreak and will be even more integral to the way people live and businesses operate post pandemic. Across Asia Pacific, operators are using the exceptional scale and utility of mobile networks and services to facilitate innovative digital solutions for enterprises in line with Industry 4.0 objectives. In particular, 5G and IoT will play key roles in the implementation of digital transformation projects across different industries.

Successfully increasing levels of mobile internet coverage, adoption and usage means adopting a data-driven approach to policymaking, with priorities determined by a country's local context and level of digital development. The GSMA's Mobile Connectivity Index (MCI) facilitates this type of data-centric analysis and evidence-based decisions. This report provides guidelines for policymakers on how to use the MCI to understand where to focus efforts in order to drive increased mobile internet coverage, adoption and usage.

The Mobile Gender Gap Report 2021 highlights how the mobile gender gap continues to improve in South Asia, but less so in other regions. It explores the key barriers preventing women's equal access to mobile internet as well as the rise of women's smartphone ownership, notably in India.