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Shipments of new smartphones declined 7% in 2Q26 as the ongoing memory shortage led manufacturers to push prices up 13% quarter-on-quarter, weakening consumer demand. The organized secondary market for smartphones grew 3% as supply shortages weighed heavily on the market despite rapidly growing demand. FDM CCS Insight forecasts the primary market to decline 12% in ...

MVNO connections are set to jump by more than 50% from 2026 to 2031. MVNOs will represent 30% of the mobile market within five years. App-based providers from fintech and other sectors are expected to quickly take share from more-traditional providers. Total MVNO service revenue to nearly double over the forecast period. The market trend ...

Global smartwatch shipments are forecast to drop by 4% in 2026 as weak demand for replacements and rising component costs push ASP up by 12%. Smart ring sales will grow 53% to 6 million in 2026, driven by rising consumer awareness and increased retail availability. Smartwatch shipments to grow at a CAGR of 3%, reaching ...

New dataset delivers unprecedented visibility into UK broadband market performance, regional trends and adoption of fibre to the premises (FTTP). London, 24 June 2026: FDM CCS Insight, a leading technology data and insight firm, has announced the launch of its Network Panel, a unique dataset providing the first regional view of fixed-broadband connections in the UK. ...

The global primary smartphone market contracted 4.4% year-on-year in 1Q26 despite channels front-loading inventories as device prices begin to rise sharply. This casts an ominous shadow on the outlook for full-year 2026. Memory chip shortages will significantly affect shipments over the rest of the year, with some entry-level devices already seeing prices rise by more ...

Former Defaqto CEO to spearhead AI-driven growth strategy; predecessor Shaun Collins transitions to President to oversee senior industry relationships for the Inflexion-backed telecom data leader. London, 15 June 2026: FDM CCS Insight today announced the appointment of John Milliken as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company in its next phase of growth. This key ...

Nearly three-quarters of Britons have heard of eSIM. Pent-up demand for travel eSIM as holidaymakers seek convenience and affordability. SIM-only plans account for almost 45% of the market. Strong use of personal hot spots amid rise of unlimited data plans. Apple and Samsung tighten their grip on the phone market. London, 27 January 2026: UK ...

London, 5 December 2025: Global analyst firm FDM CCS Insight has unveiled the findings of its annual Survey: Employee Workplace Technology revealing a decisive shift in how employees work, connect and use technology. The 2025 results show organizations strengthening office-working mandates even as employee preference moves in the opposite direction, alongside a marked acceleration in ...

The price of 1-gigabit-per-second broadband in the UK has dropped a staggering 27% in the past three years, making this year’s Black Friday a great time to switch or upgrade. London, 20 November 2025: In its latest analysis of the European broadband market, FDM, the industry standard for telecom pricing and market share data, has ...

Recently merged technology research and data firms appoint Chief Revenue Officer to power next phase of growth London, 13 October 2025: FDM, the industry standard for telecom pricing and market share data, and FDM CCS Insight, a leading technology research and advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Dan Timberlake to lead their commercial team. ...