In this episode, MEF CEO Dario Betti unpacks Apple’s groundbreaking move to bring government-issued digital IDs to the iPhone with iOS 26. Discover how device-centric identity is set to transform onboarding, authentication, and privacy across the mobile industry. Dario explores the opportunities and challenges for operators, enterprises, and the wider ecosystem—and why collaboration on interoperable standards is more important than ever. Tune in for expert insights on the future of mobile identity and trust.

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At the recent IAB NewFronts, Meta, TikTok, and Google showcased AI-powered tools, immersive ad formats, and privacy-first solutions transforming mobile advertising. Highlights included Meta’s AR and e-commerce features, TikTok’s brand-safe content targeting, and Google’s streamlined campaign tools with privacy safeguards.

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In this episode, MEF CEO Dario Betti unpacks what the new secure messaging platform means for the mobile ecosystem; as communication, content, and commerce converge, what are the implications for mobile providers, fintechs, and regulators? Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

News of the 2024 Annual Report issued by the Turkish Data Protection Authority which outlines a snapshot of regulatory trends relevant to the international mobile ecosystem, and shares the key takeaways for companies operating in Turkey.

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In this episode MEF CEO, Dario Betti will explore how the FCC’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) addresses consumer rights to revoke consent for marketing communications. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE. 

CCS Insight describe a strong trend for mobile device second market. Let us know your opinion at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE. 

With Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) forcing Apple to open iOS to third-party app stores, a new challenge has emerged: content moderation. Apple recently clashed with AltStore, a third-party marketplace backed by Epic Games, over an adult-oriented app called Hot Tub.

Historically, telecom companies have been known for their high capital expenditures—investing heavily in infrastructure, network expansions, and spectrum licenses. For decades,CapEx as a percentage of sales for mobile operators hovered between12% to 20%, driven by the need to deploy 4G, 5G, and fiber-optic networks. But things are changing. Today, we’re seeing a gradualdecline in CapEx ratios among many telecom players.However, companies likeGoogle, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are now reportingrecord-high CapEx spending, often exceeding 20% to 25% of sales in some cases, because AI, cloud computing, and data centers are driving massive infrastructure needs. What we’re seeing is arole reversal of sorts. The companies traditionally seen as “asset-light” are now investing heavily in physical infrastructure, while mobile operators, once synonymous with massive CapEx, are pulling back and focusing on squeezing more out of existing assets. As we move forward, success in this ecosystem won’t be defined by who spends the most—it will be defined by who spendsthe smartest. 

MEF Data reports in February 2024 that the new numbers of mobile active connections ( SiMs) has reached 12.6 billion.  However the rate of growth is reducing to 5% year on year, the slowest rate in the last few year (if you exclude the 2% during the pandemic in 2020). So what is growing less, handsets (SIMS used by people) is now showing a 1.7% increase. It is IoT that has driven the market for the last few years, but even there we can see a slowing down (from 21% growth to 14%). However, mobile broadband have found a much stronger performance, from 0.1% growth in 2023 to 5.5% in 2024 - potentially the impact of 5G and FWA rolls out. 

Today, onWorld Radio Day, we celebrate a medium with an extraordinary legacy and continued relevance in our digital world. Radio’s origins trace back to the pioneering work ofGuglielmo Marconi, whose innovations in wireless communication over 120 years ago laid the foundation for modern broadcasting. Marconi’s work wasn’t just about connecting devices—it was about connecting people across distances once thought impossible, a vision that still resonates today.

In 2011, theUnited Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially declared February 13th as World Radio Day, recognizing the role of radio in promoting peace, education, and cultural exchange. Even in an age of smartphones, streaming platforms, and AI, radio remains essential. It’s often themost accessible medium for remote regions, disaster recovery, and public information, reaching billions of people every day.

As mobile technologies evolve, thespirit of radio lives on—in podcasts, live audio streams, and community-driven content delivered seamlessly through mobile networks. Let’s take this day to celebrate the enduring power of audio and its role in keeping the world informed, entertained, and connected.

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