When: 11 December 2025

Where: Online

The European telecom market is undergoing a period of transformation. Continued momentum from AI, the first satellite direct-to-device services, falling broadband prices, and growing demand for refurbished phones helped characterise 2025. The year ahead is set to see further moves toward market consolidation, the arrival of fintech into mobile, growth of the travel eSIM market, and the possibility of a new, disruptive iPhone. As FDM and CCS Insight come together for our first joint webinar, we’ll share our takeaways from 2025 and examine major trends that will shape the telco ecosystem into next year.

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When: 30 September 2025

Where: Online

The travel eSIM market is a hotbed of activity. A rush of specialist providers such as Airalo and Holafly are undercutting mobile operators with low-cost offers, riding on accelerating momentum for eSIM in smartphones. At the same time, other players, mostly from the travel sector, are also getting in on the act.

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When: 19 August 2025

Where: Online

Smartphone ownership continues to rise in 2025, and with it comes a marked shift toward premiumization. Over one-third of respondents to our latest Pulse: Connected Consumer survey now own a premium smartphone, with consumers gravitating toward more-durable high-end devices. As a result, replacement cycles are getting longer, and brand loyalty is strengthening — over 60% of mobile phone owners plan to stick with their current brand when they next upgrade.

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When: 8 July 2025

Where: Online

Direct-to-device satellite connectivity is moving rapidly beyond basic emergency messaging. Devices compliant with 3GPP Release 17 standards are already in the market, and broader ecosystem readiness is accelerating. The question is no longer if, but how and when telecom operators and satellite vendors should begin building networks to support more advanced direct-to-device services — including mobile broadband, low-latency communications and higher-throughput applications.

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When: 5 June 2025

Where: Online

Our 2025 Senior Leaders’ IT Investment survey reveals a sharp divide: while 76% of executives expect their IT spend to grow; only 45% have the headroom to drive true innovation without hard trade-offs. New investment is concentrating into a few critical areas, while operational discipline and board-level governance are reshaping what gets funded – and what gets deferred.

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When: 30 April 2025

Where: Online

In this webinar, we assess the global market for mobile device trade-ins and second-hand sales, highlighting key dynamics and trends shaping the circular economy in 2024 and looking forward to 2025.

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When: 25 March 2025

Where: Online

Join CCS Insight as we share top-level findings from our research, exploring the critical factors shaping consumer behaviour and what they mean for the future of the telecom industry.

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When: 13 February 2025

Where: Online

Join CCS Insight’s leading analysts to hear their expectations for MWC covering network innovation, connected devices, operator developments and more.

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When: 17 December 2024

Where: Online

Identify new growth opportunities for the spatial computing market as our expert analysts share exclusive findings from our upcoming spotlight report.

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When: 21 November 2024

Where: Online

Identify new growth opportunities for telecom operators in the era of satellite and non-terrestrial networks.

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