In the last three months, eight more operators moved into the satellite space, taking the total to almost 100. This report tracks data and developments from telcos and satellite companies in pursuit of monetisation in the consumer, B2B and government sectors.

This quarterly series leverages the GSMA Intelligence Spectrum Navigator tool to identify key trends and insights. The report outlines the latest important developments in the spectrum world and the key trends to watch going forward.

Understanding mobile operator network transformation strategies is a critical foundation for comprehending the shape of the mobile industry - today and tomorrow. GSMA Intelligence's survey of 100 operators from around the world provides a basis for that, divided into key themes to answer the critical questions facing the mobile ecosystem.

Updated in December 2024, the IoT connections forecast presents connections data to 2030. The global IoT market will reach 38.7 billion connections by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8% during 2023-2030. Having surpassed consumer connections in 2022, the number of enterprise connections is forecast to double, accounting for 63% of total IoT connections by 2030.

Updated in December 2024, this report presents the latest forecasts and views on the evolution of the IoT market, and the key changes between the new and previous forecasts. The global IoT market will continue to show solid growth with connections reaching 38.7 billion by 2030.

To help navigate the year ahead, we are releasing 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. This Insight Spotlight addresses the spectrum landscape.

Midway through the 5G era, operators face a growing set of network transformation imperatives. To understand how they are balancing these competing demands, GSMA Intelligence surveyed 100 telcos from around the world. This year's survey includes some of the biggest changes in operator thinking.

The complexity of reorienting network strategy around sustainability means a clear framework is key for prioritising when and where actions should be taken. This report outlines such a framework, offering telecoms operators and their suppliers a 'true north' to guide decision-making.

Fixed and pay-TV markets continue to evolve around the world, with M&A, competition (including from OTT players) and technology investments being major drivers. This quarterly series outlines the latest market developments and the key trends to watch, charting the period to 2030. The report also provides comprehensive cross-country comparisons, allowing you to identify which markets or technologies will grow the most, and how OTT competition will impact the adoption of traditional pay TV.

We examine the economic case for a potential market-based solution where LTGs face a price signal for the usage of the public network. By focusing on a general principle rather than a specific scheme design, we review the potential of payments as an instrument to improve economic efficiency, which could translate into improved consumer and societal outcomes, such as greater network quality, increased innovation and a general improvement in the pace of digitalisation and the benefits this brings to society. We conclude that under the current regulatory framework, the outcome can be sub-optimal due to insufficient incentives for LTGs to use networks efficiently.

Operator interest in GSMA Open Gateway has continued in H2 2024. The API library has also expanded to grow the range of options for developers, vendors, hyperscalers and other aggregators. This latest research looks at the state of the market, recent developments, and examples of APIs in action.

GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections, adoption and coverage, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.