Mobile Ecosystem Forum

𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 “𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴?” All welcome to attend, registration required 𝟭𝟲:𝟭𝟬-𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬, 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗷𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿 - 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘇𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 On the back of the white paper with Mobilesquared Ltd (and 6 members) on Artificial Inflation of Traffic (AIT) in Feb 2024, we hosted a panel debate - 12 months on Nick Lane, Dario Betti and Brian D'Arcy return to debate what has changed! International termination rates have increased, exclusivity agreements continue to be exploited in selected markets, AIT continues, fraud is growing, SMS traffic on international routes is disappearing, and Hyperscalers are seeking alternative channels. Join our panel debate reviewing the last 12 months in messaging and looking ahead to what 2025 will bring. •      What was expected from 2024, did the industry do enough? •      Have our 6 recommendations from 2024 been acted upon? •      Are there examples of how the industry has combatted fraudulent threats in 2024? •      Who is actually tackling AIT? •      What have the Hyperscalers done in 2024? •      Who is standing up and confronting this threat? •      Who are the go-to companies cleansing the market in 2025? Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gH8zpkqt #insight #interaction #impact

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𝗠𝗘𝗙 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 - 𝟱𝗚 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟯𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Total global broadband handset connections have risen from 4.03 billion at the end of 2017 to 6.6 billion at the end of 2024, according to the latest research by MEF Data. Over the same period, we have seen the launch of 5G network technology which now accounts for 31% of total broadband handset connections, compared with 60% for 4G and just 8% for 3G. Full details are now available from MEF Data. #insight #interaction #impact

𝗠𝗘𝗙 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗧𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 MEF Programme Lead for Connectivity & Wholesale Isabelle Paradis shares an overview of MEF’s presence in Hawaii for PTC where Members and guests gathered to discuss the issues facing the mobile ecosystem in the region and beyond. Click here to read more details about the article: https://lnkd.in/g4hEf8fn #insight #interaction #impact

𝗠𝗘𝗙’𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽! Prepare to be immersed in some of the hottest topics shaping the mobile ecosystem. Join us at 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗷𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗮, for an unmissable session on RCS security. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: Stuart McBride, Director of Product Management at Enea AB, will lead the session on: "𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗖𝗦 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻" Stuart will share invaluable insights from 8 years of protecting rich media messaging channels, discussing how spammers are exploiting RCS and RBM. He’ll outline the steps MNOs, CPaaS providers, and others in the messaging ecosystem need to take to safeguard their subscribers and services. 🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁: MEF Global Forum 2025  🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Sunday, March 2nd – 12:30 – 17:30 (Networking lunch from 12:30 – 14:00)  Monday, March 3rd – 08:30 – 17:30 (Networking breakfast 08:30 – 09:30) 🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Casa Llotja de Mar, Barcelona (Golden Hall) Don’t miss this chance to gain expert insights and connect with industry leaders who are shaping the mobile ecosystem. 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀: Join us for a networking luncheon on Sunday, March 2nd from 12:30 to 14:00, sponsored by Sam Media. Network with fellow leaders in the industry while enjoying delicious food. 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 to secure your spot at both the session and the lunch! Let’s tackle the RCS security challenges together.  #insight #interaction #impact

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲   Join us for our first Asia-specific regional webinar on Wednesday, February 12th, at 4 PM MYT (8 AM GMT), offering an exclusive Regional Spotlight on Southeast Asia Highlights and Updates, moderated by MEF Advisor Matt Ekram.   This focused session will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments, emerging trends, and critical insights specific to the dynamic Southeast Asian market. Whether you’re a business professional, regional strategist, or industry analyst, this webinar promises to deliver valuable perspectives on the economic, technological, and business landscape transforming this vibrant region.   Register now here: https://lnkd.in/gdZRgRcK #insight #interaction #impact

𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿, 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘅𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰.: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 In this episode of Perspectives in Mobile, Dario Betti interviews Dr. Michael Becker, CEO of Identity Praxis, Inc., discussing the evolving landscape of digital identity and personal data management. They explore the significance of mobile technology in shaping identity, the importance of trust in digital interactions, and the factors influencing the adoption of personal information management systems. Michael shares insights from his extensive research, emphasizing the need for education and understanding in navigating the complexities of digital identity. Don't miss out on this insight podcast! Follow us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to stay in the loop, and download the MEF Radio app or visit mef.media to listen anytime. Check out the first comment for links! #inisght #interaction #impact

We are delighted to welcome GCH Technologies as a new member of the MEF community. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Lewes, Delaware, United States, GCH Technologies is committed to delivering innovative solutions to the #telecommunications industry. Established by experienced veterans in #messaging and wireless, GCH acts as a neutral party focused on advancing the wireless ecosystem. We look forward to our collaboration. #interaction #impact #insight

Capacity Middle East will be celebrating 20 years of Capacity Middle East, showcasing three days of high-powered business discussions and building relationships – all in an atmosphere of relaxed, high-level networking through our conference, and world-class trade show.  Over 3,000+ global professionals in the carrier, cloud, peering, hyperscale, content, voice, messaging, finance, edge, software, equipment, data centre, and satellite industries are set to be at Capacity Middle East to learn, network and meet with their partners.   𝗠𝗘𝗙 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟭𝟬% 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 Contact the MEF team for your promo code today! #insight #interaction #impact

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗘𝗙 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗮 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮–𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!   We offer a warm welcome on Sunday, from 12:30 to 14:00, by opening the doors of the beautiful Casa Llotja with a Sam Media-sponsored Networking Lunch, exclusively for our members and guests. Join us to connect, network, and enjoy great food before diving into two days of insights and discussions. 📍 Where? Casa Llotja de Mar, Barcelona (Golden Hall) 📅 When? March 2 & 3, 2025   What’s in store? Sunday: We’ll dive into Consumer Trust, Antifraud, Identity & Data, DCB, and Omnichannel Customer Experience. Monday: The focus will be on Mobile Evolution, Messaging, RCS, IoT, Connectivity & Wholesale, and much more.   Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge trends, and help shape the future of the mobile ecosystem.   Register now, secure your seat at the lunch table, and let’s network! #insight #interaction #impact