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Instagram’s new location-sharing feature sparks backlash from U.S. Attorneys General. We explore why mobile geolocation is becoming a global flashpoint—and what it means for platforms, carriers, 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.

Match Group settles with the FTC over misleading practices. We explore what this means for mobile subscriptions, cancellation policies, and why transparency is now a must for digital service providers. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

ChatGPT hits $2 billion in mobile revenue, sparking a feud with Elon Musk over App Store bias. We unpack the monetisation gap, mobile AI trends, and what it means for telecoms. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

PayPay’s U.S. IPO marks a turning point for Japan’s mobile payments market and SoftBank’s AI ambitions. We explore its rise, regional impact, and what this means for global fintech. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

Fastweb and Vodafone’s merger shows early signs of stabilizing Italy’s telecom market. We explore whether consolidation can shift the industry from price battles to sustainable growth and digital innovation. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

Latin America is redefining mobile payments. From Brazil’s PIX and WhatsApp Pay to Mexico’s Klar and Colombia’s Nequi, discover how global and local players are driving financial inclusion and innovation. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

Snap Inc. reports Q2 growth in users and revenue, but rising costs and weak monetization challenge profitability. We explore Snap’s strategic pivot to AI, AR, and the future of mobile platforms. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

A Meta and Deloitte report explores how personalisation is reshaping mobile services—driven by data, AI, and trust. Learn why responsible strategies are essential for engagement, compliance, and innovation across 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.

MEF CEO Dario Betti discusses the launch of Ireland’s ComReg SMS Sender ID Registry, highlighting initial teething problems as legitimate messages are mislabelled as scams. The experience underscores the complexity of balancing security and reliable communication. Let us know and share your opinions at +44 7770 1962 27 send us SMS, RCS, Viber or WhatsApp and stay ON MESSAGE.

MEF CEO Dario Betti discusses the latest wave of Android fraud operations, highlighting new threats to mobile users and the urgent need for industry-wide vigilance, education, and collaboration to protect 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.