How fragmented regulation stifles mobile security innovation

Fragmented security regulation costs mobile operators billions, diverting resources from threat mitigation toward administrative compliance. For security execs in the telecoms sector, the remit has expanded well beyond securing network perimeters. A ne…

GSMA: Act now to avoid spectrum crunch with 6G mobile networks

The GSMA suggests future 6G mobile networks providing connectivity for smart cities, logistics, and remote workforces face a spectrum crunch. According to the GSMA, cities housing over 50 percent of the global urban population will face capacity constr…

GSMA: North America mobile industry fuels $1.6T economic growth

A new report from the GSMA has revealed the immense economic growth power of the mobile industry across North America, with its contribution nearing $1.6 trillion in 2024. This figure represents five percent of the region’s total GDP and shows ho…

Telcos pivot to services amid private 5G boom

According to GSMA Intelligence, private 5G is no longer just a buzzword and telcos are enjoying high demand for services in key sectors. Let’s dive a bit deeper into this. The biggest push, it turns out, is coming from the military and defence se…

GSMA: Spectrum costs threaten performance of mobile networks

The GSMA has found that operators are struggling with spectrum costs, holding back investment to improve the performance of mobile networks. According to the GSMA, on average, consumers are actually paying about 38% less for mobile services than a deca…

Alex Leadbeater, GSMA: Security collaboration vital as attack surface grows

Mobile networks have become the foundation of our digital lives, but this brings numerous security challenges as technology complexity grows. In a wide-ranging interview with Telecoms, Alex Leadbeater, Technical Security Director at the GSMA, discussed…