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Stats special: global messaging apps – part 1

Messenger apps are changing the way the world communicates - and re-shaping the mobile market in the process. As part of MEF's Future of Messaging programme, here is part one of an essential guide to 'OTT apps'... ‘OTT’ messenger apps emerged in a sudden burst at the start of the…
MEF
July 14, 2016
AfricaVAS

Nigeria’s NCC consultation for the provision of Value Added Services

In March 2016 the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) published a consultation paper on the Procedures and Guidelines for the future provision of Value Added Services in Nigeria. Its goal is to make sure that consumers are properly protected. The proposals were broad, impacting all stakeholders directly and included the introduction…
MEF
July 4, 2016
News Roundup

Weekly mobile news round-up 1st July

Find out the week’s top mobile stories from around the world. This week.. European operators weigh impact of Brexit, Google stepping up smartphone wars, Myanmar set to become worlds first mobile-only market and much more. Vodafone, Orange, Deutsche Telekom and Telefonica are analysing the UK’s decision to leave the EU.…
MEF
July 1, 2016
Mobile Payments

The Global Mobile Money Landscape update

The mobile money landscape continues to evolve bringing new and increasingly convenient ways to purchase items in-store and online or transfer funds P2P. Check out the latest developments below in the mobile money landscape graphic. Defined by MEF's Global Working Group it categorises the ecosystem into in-store payments, online payments,…
MEF
May 16, 2016
Stats Roundup

Mobile market stats round-up: May 9

What is the true extent of mobile ‘addiction’? How many mobile users does Alibaba have? Which country is set to displace the US as the world’s second biggest smartphone buyer? You’ll find the answers to these and many more mobile data related questions in this week’s MEF market stats round…
MEF
May 9, 2016
News Roundup

Weekly mobile news round-up: 6 May

Find out the week’s top mobile stories from around the world. This week.. WhatsApp has a back-and-forth in Brazil, Google gets access to healthcare data, Apple Pay readies for mobile websites and much more. Mobile gaming is on pace to generate $36.9 billion worldwide this year, but one of the…
MEF
May 6, 2016
Guest blogMEF Asia

MEF Connects China, a view from the floor

One of the key themes that underpins the effective impact of any ecosystem, is the essential connectivity of complimentary components; elements that enhance and improve the livelihood of its co-inhabitants. No greater example of this could be seen than at the recent MEF Connects China event in Beijing last week.
MEF
May 5, 2016
MEF