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Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 250 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5987613
The global market for Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) was valued at US$42.1 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$77.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

The growth in the Direct Carrier Billing market is driven by several factors, including the increasing use of smartphones, the expanding availability of digital content, and the rising demand for convenient payment methods. The proliferation of smartphones has created a vast user base that relies on mobile devices for various transactions, making DCB an attractive option. Additionally, the surge in digital content consumption, fueled by the popularity of streaming services, mobile gaming, and in-app purchases, has significantly boosted DCB transactions. Consumer behavior trends show a preference for quick and easy payment solutions, particularly among younger demographics who are more inclined to use mobile technology. Technological advancements, such as improved network speeds and more secure billing platforms, have also played a crucial role in the growth of the DCB market. Furthermore, strategic partnerships between mobile operators, content providers, and payment processors have enhanced the DCB ecosystem, driving its adoption and integration across various sectors. These factors collectively contribute to the expanding footprint of DCB in the global payment landscape.

The technological infrastructure supporting DCB has evolved rapidly, with mobile network operators partnering with content providers and payment platforms to streamline the billing process. Enhanced security measures, such as two-factor authentication and encryption, have been implemented to protect users from fraud and ensure transaction integrity. Additionally, DCB platforms are now capable of handling high transaction volumes and integrating with various digital services, which has led to its adoption by major digital marketplaces and service providers. This integration is seamless for users, who benefit from a frictionless payment experience, encouraging more frequent and spontaneous purchases. Moreover, DCB has extended beyond digital content to include physical goods and services, broadening its application and market reach.

Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) is an increasingly popular method of mobile payment where purchases are billed directly to the user's mobile phone account. This payment solution has gained traction due to its simplicity and accessibility, allowing users to make transactions without the need for credit cards or bank accounts. DCB is particularly beneficial in regions with low banking penetration but high mobile phone usage, offering an inclusive financial solution. The process involves selecting DCB as a payment option, confirming the purchase through a mobile device, and then the charge appears on the user's mobile phone bill. This method is widely used for digital content such as apps, games, music, and video streaming services, making it a significant revenue stream for content providers and mobile network operators.

Report Scope

The report analyzes the Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) market, presented in terms of market value (USD). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments

Platform (Android Platform, iOS Platform, Other Platforms); Type (Pure DCB, Limited DCB, MSISDN Forwarding, Other Types); End-User (Apps & Games End-User, Online Media End-User, Other End-Users).

Geographic Regions/Countries

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Android Platform segment, which is expected to reach US$46.9 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 11.3%. The iOS Platform segment is also set to grow at 9.9% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $11.4 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 13.6% CAGR to reach $15.7 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of players such as Bango.net Limited, Centrum Technologii Mobilnych Mobiltek sp. z o.o, Digital Virgo, Evina SAS, IBU Digital ltd and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Some of the 86 companies featured in this Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) market report include:

  • Bango.net Limited
  • Centrum Technologii Mobilnych Mobiltek sp. z o.o
  • Digital Virgo
  • Evina SAS
  • IBU Digital ltd
  • Identity Infotech
  • Kaleyra Inc
  • Mobivate
  • Monty Mobile
  • Netvariant
  • NomuPay
  • NTH AG
  • Telenity Inc
  • Telenor Linx
  • TIMWETECH
  • Wister SAS

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Global Economic Update
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Increasing Use of Mobile Payments Drives Market Growth
  • Rising Adoption of Digital Content and Services Expands Market Opportunities
  • Technological Advancements in Billing Platforms Propel Market
  • Focus on Enhancing Payment Convenience Strengthens Business Case
  • Growing Use in Emerging Markets Spurs Innovation
  • Emphasis on Reducing Payment Friction Enhances Product Appeal
  • Expansion of Mobile Gaming and Streaming Services Sustains Demand
  • Integration with Mobile Wallets and Fintech Solutions Expands Addressable Market
  • Increasing Investment in Digital Payment Infrastructure Drives Adoption
  • Focus on Compliance with Payment Regulations Propels Market Growth
  • Advances in Security and Fraud Prevention Technologies Propel Market
  • Rising Use in Subscription-Based Services Generates Interest
  • Growing Awareness About DCB Benefits Expands Market Scope
  • Focus on Cost-Effective and Scalable Billing Solutions Enhances Market Position
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Android Platform by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Android Platform by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Android Platform by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for iOS Platform by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for iOS Platform by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for iOS Platform by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Platforms by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Other Platforms by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Platforms by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Users by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Other End-Users by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Other End-Users by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Apps & Games End-User by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Apps & Games End-User by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Apps & Games End-User by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Online Media End-User by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Online Media End-User by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Online Media End-User by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pure DCB by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Pure DCB by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Pure DCB by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Limited DCB by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Limited DCB by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Limited DCB by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MSISDN Forwarding by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for MSISDN Forwarding by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for MSISDN Forwarding by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: World Historic Review for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
CHINA
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
EUROPE
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCE
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
GERMANY
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2025 (E)
INDIA
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2025 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2025 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2025 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2025 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Bango.net Limited
  • Centrum Technologii Mobilnych Mobiltek sp. z o.o
  • Digital Virgo
  • Evina SAS
  • IBU Digital ltd
  • Identity Infotech
  • Kaleyra Inc
  • Mobivate
  • Monty Mobile
  • Netvariant
  • NomuPay
  • NTH AG
  • Telenity Inc
  • Telenor Linx
  • TIMWETECH
  • Wister SAS

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