• Video: Interview with Esther Waititu, Safaricom

    Operators worldwide are looking to move beyond connectivity into high-value digital services. Africa’s mobile money ecosystem offers a clear example of what's possible. I spoke to Esther Waititu, chief financial ...

  • Operators Diversify in Search for New Consumer Revenue

    For years, telecom operators have looked to diversify beyond connectivity in search of new revenue. The enterprise market has been a popular choice for this, with operators pitching solutions including ...

  • Lidl Partners With 1Global to Expand Mobile Service to New Markets

    A tie-up between Lidl and 1Global, announced on Monday morning, paves the way for the supermarket chain to bring yet more competition to Europe's already saturated mobile markets. The two ...

  • Bait Mobile Continues Extraordinary Growth

    The recent rise of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in mature markets like the UK is a topic FDM CCS Insight tracks closely and one I've talked about many times with ...

  • O2 Seeks to Rediscover Its Network Mojo

    Last week at MWC 2026, Virgin Media O2 unveiled its latest Mobile Transformation Plan, which will see the company invest £700 million into its mobile network in 2026. This mirrors ...

  • Preventing Digital Tasks from Feeling Like Obstacle Courses

    Most frustrations with AI assistants come down to one thing: the task is rarely hard, but the path is messy. People bounce between apps, logins, pop-ups and inconsistent interfaces, and ...

  • MWC 2026, Wednesday 4 March

    In our final daily blog from MWC 2026, FDM CCS Insight's analysts highlight their views on integration of AI in smartphones, updates to radio access network (RAN) technology, 6G demonstrations, ...

  • MWC 2026, Tuesday 3 March

    It's day two of MWC 2026 in Barcelona, and the CCS Insight team continues to bring you the latest news and trends from this global event. In this blog, we ...

  • MWC 2026, Monday 2 March

    MWC 2026 has officially kicked off in Barcelona, and the CCS Insight team is on the ground following the latest news and announcements and watching out for this year's hottest ...

  • MWC 2026, Sunday 1 March

    MWC 2026 officially opens its doors tomorrow, and our team is once again on the ground in Barcelona covering all the major announcements. This blog kicks off our daily coverage ...