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The Mobile Money Landscape Update

Since the last edition of MEF's Mobile Money ebulletin there have been many new milestones in the ever evolving space. Microsoft announced plans to introduce direct operator billing to all Windows 10 devices, claiming that the move will result in an 8X increase in purchases, while elsewhere Apple Pay continues its…

Tim BanksAugust 7, 2015

News Roundup

Global Mobile News Round-up – Week 3rd August

Apple to launch its own MVNO? Mobile agri-tech German carmakers buy Nokia maps, Adidas acquires mobile fitness company for $239M and smartphones are now the most popular way to browse the internet in the UK and more global mobile stories... Each week the MEF team curates mobile stories from around the world. Essential…

Sam HillAugust 7, 2015

MEF N America Privacy

There are more than 45,000 health apps – is data privacy being overlooked?

Spurred by the growth in wearables and health & well being apps, mHealth is growing fast, not just as a way to track personal fitness but as a way for medical professionals to improve patient care and remotely identify the signs of serious illness for example. In the US it is…

Tim BanksAugust 6, 2015

Guest blog Mobile First Markets

Understanding the key tax requirements in India’s $137 billion m-commerce market

Internet use in India has grown massively - mostly through the availability and adoption of mobile, with a reported 300 million people now online. In tandem, e-commerce is also experiencing major growth with home grown companies like Flipkart as well as international e-commerce outfits like Amazon, all generating profit from…

Sam HillAugust 5, 2015

MEF Asia MEF Global Forum MEFTV

Up close with the Giants – MEFTV interviews Baidu and LINE

Last month MEF hosted the inaugural MEF Global Forum Mobile First Markets in Bangalore, where members and delegates came together to discuss the mobile opportunity across South East Asia, Middle East, Africa and of course India. One of the highlights was an engaging debate on the insider strategies of global…

MEFJuly 31, 2015

News Roundup

Global Mobile News Round-up – Week 27th July

Visa Invests $5 Billion in Stripe, mHealth Market Headed for $33.7 Billion China has more mobile gamers than America has people, Data and VAS become Vivo's main revenue line and more global news... Each week the MEF team curates mobile stories from around the world. Essential news you may have…

MEFJuly 31, 2015

Analytics Meffys

Infographic: sponsored mobile data – the $6 billion Asian revenue opportunity

Mobile users in Asia are willing to accept sponsored mobile data packages and that could mean a significant revenue opportunity for mobile operators and content owners in the region, according to new research published by mobile technology firm and MEF member, Syniverse. The infographic below breaks out more on the…

Tim BanksJuly 29, 2015

10 things Meffys mhealth wearables

14 stats that show why consumer trust and wearables go hand-in-hand

The wearables ecosystem continues to grow rapidly with all manner of connected devices from fitness trackers in trainers and connected eyewear and is of course buoyed by the recent launches of smartwatches from the likes of Apple and Samsung. What remains consistent is the inevitability of connected devices’ need to…

Tim BanksJuly 27, 2015

Privacy

Consumer Trust : Building a coalition of the willing

Privacy and security took centre stage at MEF’s 4th Annual Consumer Trust Summit last month in New York. Simon Bates, MEF’s Senior Advisor for Policy & Initiatives was on hand to witness the debate. When we reflected on last year’s Summit in Washington DC it was apparent that, while regulation…

MEFJuly 24, 2015

News Roundup

Global Mobile News Round-up – Week 20th July

Local smartphone vendors succeeding in emerging markets, mobile money transfers and global mHealth services are booming, US now seen as 'mobile first' market and more... Each week the MEF team curates mobile stories from around the world. Essential news you may have missed, the latest market insight & data nuggets, the Global…

MEFJuly 24, 2015

The Mobile Money Landscape Update

Global Mobile News Round-up – Week 3rd August

There are more than 45,000 health apps – is data privacy being overlooked?

Understanding the key tax requirements in India’s $137 billion m-commerce market

Up close with the Giants – MEFTV interviews Baidu and LINE

Global Mobile News Round-up – Week 27th July

Infographic: sponsored mobile data – the $6 billion Asian revenue opportunity

14 stats that show why consumer trust and wearables go hand-in-hand

Consumer Trust : Building a coalition of the willing

Global Mobile News Round-up – Week 20th July

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