What Fueled The Previous Growth In The Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market?
The direct carrier billing platform market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The direct carrier billing platform market has experienced rapid growth in recent years. It will grow from $34.98 billion in 2024 to $39.89 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 14.0%.
The growth is driven by mobile penetration, increasing digital content consumption, growth in e-commerce transactions, supportive regulations, and the globalization of digital markets.
How Does the Forecast Look for the Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market?
The direct carrier billing platform market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The direct carrier billing platform market is expected to grow rapidly, reaching $66.6 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 13.7%.
This growth is attributed to demand for seamless payment solutions, advanced technologies, enhanced security, and global expansion of DCB platforms. Key trends include innovations in payment tech, personalized user experiences, collaborations with telcos, and improved security.
What Are The Leading Drivers Of Growth In The Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market?
The rising smartphone penetration is expected to drive the growth of the direct carrier billing platform market. As smartphone usage increases, the demand for Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) platforms also grows. These platforms offer secure and easy payment methods via mobile billing, bypassing traditional payment methods like credit cards. For example, in February 2023, Uswitch Limited reported that 71.8 million mobile connections were active in the UK in 2022, with 95% of people projected to own smartphones by 2025. Therefore, the growing smartphone penetration drives the direct carrier billing platform market.
How Are The Segments Defined Within The Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market?
The direct carrier billing platform market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Limited Direct Carrier Billing (DCB), Pure Direct Carrier Billing (DCB), Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number (MSISDN) Forwarding, Personal Identification Number (PIN) Or Mobile-Originated (MO) Base Window, Other Types
2) By Component: Hardware, Software, Services
3) By Payment Method: Credit Or Direct Card, Bank Transfer, eWallets, Other Payment Methods
4) By Platform: Android, Windows, iPhone Operating System (iOS), Other Platforms
5) By End User: Applications And Games, Video And Audio, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Limited Direct Carrier Billing (Dcb): Prepaid Dcb, Single Transaction Dcb, Subscription-Based Limited Dcb, Micro-Payment Systems, Content-Specific Dcb ( For Digital Goods Or Services)
2) By Pure Direct Carrier Billing (Dcb): Full Integration Dcb With Mobile Network Operators (Mnos), Uninterrupted Billing For Digital And Physical Goods, Monthly Subscription Services Via Dcb, Dcb For Mobile Games And Apps, Premium Content Billing (E.g., Music, Videos)
3) By Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number (Msisdn) Forwarding: Msisdn-Based Mobile Payment Solutions, Cross-Border Msisdn Forwarding For International Transactions, Automated Mobile Number Verification For Payments, Seamless Msisdn-Based Billing For Digital Content
4) By Personal Identification Number (Pin) Or Mobile-Originated (Mo) Base Window: Pin-Based Authentication For Dcb, Mobile-Originated Billing For Apps And Content, Mobile Pin For Secure Digital Purchases, Mo Payment Systems For Subscription And One-Time Purchases
5) By Other Types: Carrier Aggregator Platforms, Mobile Wallet Integration With Dcb, Carrier Payment Solutions For Digital Services, Hybrid Payment Systems (Dcb Combined With Other Payment Methods)
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What Trends Are Shaping The Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market?
Leading companies in the direct carrier billing platform market are exploring new use cases for direct carrier billing solutions, such as incorporating them into digital wallets, allowing consumers to top up their mobile wallets and stay competitive. The integration of Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) with mobile wallets is a significant step forward in financial accessibility, enabling those without credit or debit cards to easily add funds to their mobile wallets. For instance, in May 2024, Forest Interactive, a Malaysia-based company, launched DCBPays, a comprehensive platform designed to boost global adoption of DCB. This platform aims to revolutionize how mobile operators integrate and manage DCB services, providing a smooth and secure payment solution that meets the changing demands of the digital payments landscape. DCBPays simplifies the integration of DCB for telecom companies, especially for the unbanked population, offering a one-stop solution for Over-The-Top (OTT) services and telcos for secure payments and content delivery.
Who Are the Key Players In The Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market?
Major companies operating in the direct carrier billing platform market are:
• Orange S.A.
• Vodafone Group Plc
• Telefonica Limited
• Thales Group
• Bharti Airtel Limited
• Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (Etisalat)
• Telenor Group
• Amdocs Limited
• Indosat Ooredoo PT
• Dialog Axiata PLC
• Infobip Ltd.
• Boku Inc.
• The Telecoming Group SL
• Netsize S.A.
• Paymentwall Inc.
• Fortumo OÜ
• Bango Inc.
• Mondia Group
• DIMOCO Europe GmbH
• txtNation Limited
• T-Pay Mobile FZ-LLC
• DOCOMO Digital Ltd.
• Zong Inc.
• Mobivate Limited
• Mobiyo
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the direct carrier billing platform market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the direct carrier billing platform market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
