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Billions of people remain offline despite living within mobile broadband coverage. The mobile industry is committed to turning coverage into meaningful usage, empowering communities with education, healthcare, jobs and opportunity. Join us in closing the digital divide 👉 https://gsma.at/Wf #WTDC #UsageGap #ClosingTheDigitalDivide

🎥 Watch the #COP30 interview with Steven Moore, Head of Climate Action, GSMA as he discusses how Climate Transition Planning helps operators decarbonise and stay competitive in a net zero world 🌎

As COP30 takes place, the pressing need for ambitious climate action is front of mind. The GSMA’s Mobile Net Zero annual report reveals if mobile operators are on track to hit their net zero target. The fifth annual edition lays out the competitive advantage of taking a lead on climate action and charts the industry’s progress towards our shared 2050 goal. Discover the latest recommendations for how mobile network operators, suppliers and governments can best collaborate to accelerate climate action 👉 https://gsma.at/W6

⏳ We’re live in just 2 hours — don’t miss it. Today we launch The Business Imperative for Digital Inclusion: Reporting and Engagement Guide, developed with Radicle Development, a practical framework with shared metrics, definitions and engagement strategies. What to expect in this one-hour webinar: • GSMA’s vision for digital inclusion as a catalyst for mobile innovation • A walkthrough of the new guide with lead authors Anna Martin and Jennifer Compton • A panel discussion featuring internationally rated MNOs and real-world case studies, with speakers including Asanda Mahlo-Nkungwana, Daniel Rios Villa, Pablo Cano Vázquez and Philip Ling, moderated by Uche Ogbonna. MCIPR, MPIA • Live Q&A with the experts If you’re in the C-suite, sustainability, policy or investor relations, this session will show how digital inclusion can unlock markets, strengthen trust and drive long-term value. 👉 Register now and join us in 2 hour:https://lnkd.in/eju_N55y

Join us at 12:00 GMT tomorrow for a webinar hosted by the GSMA on 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 📅 Discover insights from the latest report and hear from industry experts and mobile operators on how #digitalinclusion essential for sustained growth. Register today 👉 https://gsma.at/VK

🌍 Today at #WTDC25 in Baku, we brought together governments, regulators and industry partners around a shared ambition: digital development for everyone. At our GSMA lunch reception, Chief Regulatory Officer John Giusti and ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin both spoke about the progress we’ve made, and the urgency of the challenges that remain. 📶 Mobile is now the main way people access the internet, accounting for 84% of all connections. Yet more than a third of the world’s population is covered by mobile broadband but not using it. Closing this #usagegap is now one of the most pressing issues in digital development. 📱Both John and Doreen reflected on their recent visit to the eastern border of Chad - a powerful reminder that for people seeking safety, a mobile phone is often a vital link to family, information and essential services. 🤝 Tackling the barriers behind the usage gap, including device affordability, digital skills, relevant local content and reliable electricity, demands genuine partnership. No single organisation can do it alone, but together we can drive real impact. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Baku and continues to champion inclusive, meaningful connectivity. 📍Find us in the exhibition area at the Baku Convention Center To learn more about how we can close the usage gap, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ewN_Du4C #DigitalInclusion #UsageGap #BreakingBarriers International Telecommunication Union

🌍 During MWC Kigali, the GSMA and Smart Africa Digital Academy - SADA hosted a two-day capacity-building session on mobile privacy and security. During the training, participants explored how Africa’s data privacy policies and regulatory frameworks are evolving rapidly to support the continent’s digital transformation. Read the key takeaways from the session and watch video highlights here: https://lnkd.in/dwwdgYxJ #mobile #connectivity #dataprivacy #privacy #dataprotection #cybersecurity #datagovernance #capacitybuiling #africa #gsma

AI is already changing how telcos operate. Operators are applying it to strengthen networks, create smarter customer interactions and expand access to financial services. For example: ✔️ SK Telecom is improving network quality and energy efficiency ✔️ KDDI Corporation is using generative AI to cut customer response times ✔️ MTN is helping more people access credit and financial products These stories show what happens when AI moves beyond the lab and into everyday operations. Read more 👉 https://gsma.at/Vy

A look back at this year’s UNGA underscores how central digital transformation has become across global policy and industry dialogues: ✔️ Connectivity as a foundation Recognising connectivity as an essential enabler of digital transformation and the need for policy and regulatory reforms that support sustainable network investment. ✔️ Global standards and scale Sustaining common frameworks that enable innovation and inclusive growth. ✔️ Closing the usage gap Addressing the barriers that still leave 3.1 billion people offline. ✔️ Inclusive and responsible #AI Unlocking meaningful impact through affordable devices and human-centred AI adoption. Read the blog by Alix Jagueneau, Head of External Affairs at GSMA 👉 https://gsma.at/Vs

From nature tech and climate finance solutions to climate-smart agriculture – The GSMA COP30 Hub showcases the power of mobile #connectivity for impact. As COP30 takes place, discover bold ideas, exciting innovations, and operator actions shaping a more climate-resilient world in our dedicated mini-site. Explore the hub 👉 https://lnkd.in/eN65q_xn