Global Scans · Mobility · Weekly Summary

• [New] Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Italy will decline at a CAGR of 0.5% over the forecast period 2024-2029, due in decline in revenues from mobile voice & messaging, fixed voice and pay-TV segments. Research and Markets
• [New] Europe, the Middle East & Africa present a tapestry of opportunities where heritage amusement parks coexist with burgeoning urban arcades, and where mobile payment adoption varies significantly between Western Europe and emerging markets. Yahoo Finance
• [New] While worldwide growth is expected across all mobility sectors, it is uneven across mobility services and regions examined - North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Oliver Wyman Forum
• [New] As demand for drone deliveries is projected to expand across the EU, Vodafone has been conducting research into how its mobile network can support communication between multiple commercial drones to enable them to fly safely. iTWire
• [New] As global threats evolve and the demand for agile, resilient air power grows, the A330 MRTT will serve as a cornerstone of Canada's air mobility and force sustainment strategy for years to come. SSBCrack News
• [New] Russian occupation officials are using the threat of disconnecting residents of occupied Ukraine from mobile communications networks in order to coerce passportization. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] By 2025, websites that prioritize mobile functionality will not only improve user experience but also boost SEO rankings. Photoshop Tutorial
• [New] Batteries play a crucial role in advancing the green transition, supporting sustainable mobility, and contributing to climate neutrality by 2050. Environment
• [New] Virgin Media O2 has issued a reminder to customers that its 3G switch is set to continue in the coming weeks, which could leave some customers unable to use mobile data. Yahoo News
• [New] Banks will transition from traditional branches to robust online platforms and mobile apps by 2025, meeting growing consumer demand for convenience and accessibility. BankQuality
• Brazil will grow over 14.67% CAGR by 2030, with growth led by mobile users, independent artist exposure, and ad-supported listening. Actual Market Research
• The global demand for mobile data is set to skyrocket in the coming years, with monthly data traffic forecast to exceed exabytes by 2029. Statista
• Mobile applications in the U.S. are projected to produce more than $190 million in revenue by 2025 with a compound annual growth rate approaching 9%. TechBullion
• By 2025, devices utilizing 5G connections will account for about 50% of all mobile data traffic, reinforcing the need for businesses to adapt rapidly. Ana Crudu
• Musk's vision of a fully autonomous ride-hailing service could revolutionise transportation, reducing costs, improving accessibility, and reshaping urban mobility. FleetPoint
• For Mobile Network Operators, as well as Google and Apple, the evolving messaging landscape presents a complex but significant opportunity. MEF
• Nearly one-third of all mobile users, or about 2.9 billion people, are expected to be on the fifth-generation wireless cellular technology (5G) by the end of 2025. The Star
• From 2024 to 2030, mobile subscriptions in GCC countries are expected to grow at an annual rate of 3%, reaching 95 million. Al Bawaba
• Total mobile data traffic in India, Nepal and Bhutan is expected to reach 58 EB per month in 2030 from 21 EB per month in 2023 and 25 EB per month in 2024. TelecomLead
• Net added traffic will continue to increase year-on-year, with the report forecasting that mobile data traffic will more than double through the forecast period through the end of 2030. ComputerWeekly.com
• While 4G still accounted for 53% of mobile subscriptions at the end of 2024, it is expected to decline significantly to 230 million subscriptions by 2030, as more users migrate to 5G. / India VND

Last updated: 13 July 2025