On Message

Ireland’s telecom regulator ComReg has postponed the next phase of its SMS Sender ID Registry rollout, citing technical issues among some providers. Originally due to block unregistered IDs from October 3, the system will now continue showing “Likely Scam” warnings until integration problems are resolved. In this episode of On Message, we explore what the delay means for businesses, consumers, and fraud prevention. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

Ofcom’s new study reveals how UK users are adapting to generative AI in search. Google still dominates for “high‑stakes” queries, but AI chatbots and AI summaries are shifting habits — and quietly eroding the old click‑through economy. In this episode of On Message, we look at what the findings mean for mobile, media, and trust. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

On September 15, 2025, OpenAI released its first deep-dive into ChatGPT adoption. From classrooms to codebases, the study confirms that generative AI isn’t a lifestyle fad — it’s becoming a workplace companion. In this episode of ON MESSAGE, we unpack the key findings and what they mean for the mobile and digital ecosystem. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

X, formerly Twitter, reported $707 million in Q2 revenue — down from last quarter and propped up by internal payments from xAI. With users slipping below 215M daily and advertisers retreating, is X still an ad platform, or simply a data pipeline for AI? On Message explores what this shift means for mobile and digital players. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

Flipkart’s financial services arm, Supermoney, has surged into India’s top five UPI apps in under a year, logging over 250 million transactions per month and disbursing $700 million in loans. Backed by a fresh $30 million injection, is Supermoney just another fintech — or the start of India’s next big “super app” story? On Message breaks it down. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

Meta’s Q2 2025 Community Standards Enforcement Report paints a clear picture: moderation is less about headline issues like hate speech and more about the relentless task of combating spam and fake accounts. In this episode of On Message, we look at how eight years of data reveal the scale of the problem, and what it means for the mobile ecosystem. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

Meta’s Threads, originally pitched as a text-first social feed, is now testing direct messaging for all users. Could this pivot make Threads a serious player in the private‑first era of social media — or will it drown in spam, clutter, and chaos? On Message breaks down the opportunity, the risk, and the bigger picture. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

In September 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry into AI-powered companion chatbots — tools promoted as friends, mentors, or confidants. The concern: their potential impact on children and teens who trust these human-like systems. In this episode of Perspectives, MEF explores what the FTC’s inquiry means for safety, monetization, and the wider mobile ecosystem. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

Meta deleted 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to scams. We explore pig-butchering fraud, global cybercrime trends, and what the mobile ecosystem must do to protect users and rebuild trust. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

Telecoms generate strong cash flow, but long-term returns are slipping. We explore why profitability is under pressure—and what operators must do to unlock new growth in the digital economy. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.