The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has urged governments to adopt forward-looking regulatory frameworks that encourage investment in mobile infrastructure, streamline spectrum policies and create a fair and sustainable financial environment for operators.
The Association said it would support continued network expansion and innovation.
The GSMA made these recommendations in a report release at the 2025 Mobile World Conference (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain.
The MWC Barcelona 2025 opened on March 3 and is expected to end on March 6, 2025 on the theme: “Converge. Connect. Create.
The report highlighted that despite limited investment by other players in the connectivity ecosystem, such as cloud and content providers, in backbone and content delivery networks (CDNs), these investments did not replace the need for substantial mobile infrastructure investment by mobile network operators.
It said the core and access networks, which were fully funded by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), remain fundamental to a functioning, capable internet which serves the needs of consumers and businesses worldwide, fuelling growth across the broader digital ecosystem.
As the industry gathers at MWC Barcelona, this research reinforces the need for a collaborative approach to infrastructure development.
It said it was to also ensures mobile operators operate under the right conditions to continue investing in networks that drive economic growth and digital inclusion.
Source: GNA
