As demand for continuous connectivity grows, 5G is an opportunity to create an agile, purpose-built network tailored to the different needs of citizens, industry and the economy. Globally, an additional 1.2 billionsubscribers will be using mobile internet by 2025. 04 DEC 2020. The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa 2020 This month, the GSMA Connected Society team, in collaboration with GSMA Intelligence, launches the 2020 edition of The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity, accompanying the Mobile Connectivity Index. Industry group GSMA outlined a framework for increasing digital inclusion for persons with disabilities, urging the industry to address current barriers around using mobile-enabled products and services. GSMA highlights role of connectivity in Covid recovery 07 JUL 2020 The GSMA highlighted the critical role of wide connectivity and fast networks to cushion the economic and industrial shock of Covid-19 (coronavirus) control measures and support a recovery in the latest Asia-Pacific edition of … The report accompanies the fifth annual update of the GSMA Mobile Connectivity Index, a tool which measures the performance of 170 countries, representing 99% of the global population, against the key enablers of mobile internet adoption: infrastructure; affordability; consumer … ... unlocking the power of connectivity so that all people thrive”. In 2019, up to 2,400 exhibitors, 8,000 CEOs and 59% of the industries’ most important decision makers gathered here. The Mobile Economy Latin America 2020 Operators in the region reported a 25% increase in mobile data traffic during COVID-19 related lockdowns. Our insights cover every mobile operator, network and MVNO in every country worldwide – from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting more than 750 operators with almost 400 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organizations in adjacent industry sectors. Senior executives in mobile and adjacent industry verticals come to learn and discuss in detail their challenges and successes as well as network with peers. Amid other updates, the report shows that internet subscribers will increase from 25% to 40% by 2025. GSMA Mobile 360 Series presents a conference platform cultivating regional engagement through topics that are impacting the mobile industry on both a localised and global scale. Throughout the year our physical and online events kickstart our industry to thrive in the new technological era. However, the mobile industry has risen to the challenge of sustaining social and economic activity, and will continue to invest the forecast $99 billion in infrastructure rollouts between 2019 and 2025. 5G is more than just a generational step, it represents a fundamental transformation of the role that mobile technology plays in society. GSMA Intelligence is the definitive source of mobile industry insights, forecasts and research, used around the world. Our events connect the mobile industry to share ideas, drive innovation and impact the technological landscape. MWC Barcelona is the world’s most influential exhibition for the connectivity industry. The GSMA has released itsMobile Economy Report for 2020. The GSMA has published its ‘The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Index 2020’, based on the GSMA’s Mobile Connectivity Index tool. And now we’re back for 2021. Connectivity: The 5G Era.