GSMA's Mobile Economy Report 2026 Arrives as Mobile Money Surges to a Four-Year High
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 14, 2026 – The GSMA has released its Mobile Economy Report 2026, offering the most comprehensive snapshot yet of where global connectivity stands and where it is heading. The report arrives at a busy moment: mobile money accounts have hit their highest growth rate since 2021, three major new reports have dropped in quick succession, and the industry is actively mobilizing against what the GSMA calls a trillion-dollar global scam threat. For consumers, businesses, and policymakers, the implications span everything from daily smartphone use to access to financial services in underserved markets.