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Carrier Billing: Regional Analysis, Key Verticals & Market Forecasts 2023-2027

  • Report

  • April 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Juniper Research
  • ID: 5791191
The new Carrier Billing research report presents an independent analysis of the future evolution of this key market. It provides a comprehensive study of the growth of the carrier billing market, key verticals it is used in, and emerging trends in both developed and developing markets. The report positions 15 vendors via the Competitor Leaderboard; providing an invaluable resource for stakeholders seeking to understand the complex competitive landscape in the market. This report also presents a comprehensive market forecast; providing extensive insights and actionable data across the below areas, split by 8 key regions and 60 countries:
  • Carrier Billing Revenue
  • Carrier Billing Users
  • Carrier Billing Spend
These metrics are split by the following:
  • Key Verticals
  • Digital Games
  • Digital Videos
  • Digital Music
  • Digital Lifestyle
  • ePublishing
  • Physical Goods
  • Gambling
  • Ticketing
  • Device Used
This research suite includes:
  • Market Trends & Strategies (PDF)
  • Competitor Leaderboard (PDF)
  • Data & Forecasts (PDF & Excel)
  • 12 Months’ Access to harvest Online Data Platform

Key Statistics

  • $70bn - Market size in 2023
  • $122bn - Market size in 2027
  • 74% - 2023 to 2027 market growth
  • 2023-2027 - Forecast period

Key Features

Market, Regional & Segment Analysis: Provides an in-depth analysis of the state of play of the carrier billing market, including key trends, assessment of the role of carrier billing in several key markets, as well as analysis of the place of direct carrier billing in a range of different economies, the opportunities this presents, and what vendors should do to take advantage of these opportunities.

Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations: Key opportunities for carrier billing vendors are highlighted, as well as actionable assessments of the options these present them. Key market trends are also analysed; making this section key reading for carrier billing vendors, mobile network operators and competitors alike.

Benchmark Industry Forecasts: 5-year forecasts are provided for the number of users, total spend and total revenue for carrier billing. This is also split by key verticals, including content & commerce, physical goods, gambling and ticketing. Content & commerce is made up of digital content and digital services, which is split into digital games, digital videos, digital music, digital lifestyle content and ePublishing. This data is also split by 8 key regions and 60 countries:

North America:
  • Canada, US
Latin America:
  • Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay
West Europe:
  • Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK
Central & East Europe:
  • Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine
Far East & China:
  • China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea
Indian Subcontinent:
  • Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan
Rest of Asia Pacific:
  • Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Africa & Middle East
  • Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Competitor Leaderboard: Key player capability assessment for 15 carrier billing vendors, via the Competitor Leaderboard.
  • Bango
  • Boku Inc
  • Centili
  • Degica
  • Digital Virgo
  • DIMOCO
  • Fonix
  • Infomedia
  • Kaleyra
  • MessageCloud
  • Mobiyo
  • NTH Mobile
  • PM Connect
  • SLA Digital
  • Telecoming

Research Deliverables

  • Market Data & Forecasting Report - The numbers tell you what's happening, but our written report details why, alongside the methodologies.
  • Interactive Forecast Excel - Full 5-year forecasts for every available market metric provided in Excel format, with interactive 'What If' and scenario tools.
  • harvest Online Data Platform - Access the very latest data in our exclusive online data platform, harvest. All the data from Excel, with frequent updates and a more user-friendly interface.
  • Market Trends & Strategies Report - A comprehensive analysis of the current market landscape, alongside strategic recommendations.
  • Competitor Leaderboard Report - Provides a visual representation of the competitive positioning of the leaders within the market.

Executive Summary

Carrier billing spend will reach $122 billion globally by 2027; rising from $70 billion in 2023. This growth of 74% over the next four years will be driven by carrier billing expanding beyond content and into physical goods and ticketing.

Whilst digital games and video will account for almost 60% of global carrier billing spend by 2027, the report identified digital ticketing as the fastest-growing area - a key focus for carrier billing platforms and operators over the next four years. Maas (Mobility-as-a-Service) subscription platforms will be a vital driver of growth.

Carrier billing platforms and operators must look to partner with emerging transport solutions, such as multimodal transport. The subscription-based service is ideally suited to carrier billing owing to the recurring nature of spend aligning to the payment of mobile bills.

Whilst accounting for only 2% of global mobile subscribers, it will account for 12% of global carrier billing spend by 2027. A preference for cash amongst consumers and concerns about using payment cards online will drive users to increasingly adopt carrier billing. As such, carrier billing platforms must accelerate their partnerships with online retail merchants, enabling retailers to offer carrier billing payment solutions, and additionally benefit from Japan’s higher-than-average carrier billing spend.

Companies Mentioned

  • Bango
  • Boku Inc
  • Centili
  • Degica
  • Digital Virgo
  • DIMOCO
  • Fonix
  • Infomedia
  • Kaleyra
  • MessageCloud
  • Mobiyo
  • NTH Mobile
  • PM Connect
  • SLA Digital
  • Telecoming