Category: DCB

From Chargebacks to TikTok: What the Latest Payment and Discovery Trends Mean for mVAS

As digital payment journeys grow more complex, the real battleground is clarity, not conversion. From rising card chargebacks to the growing influence of TikTok on user acquisition, the mobile payments ecosystem is evolving fast. For MNOs, aggregators, and merchants, that means one thing: deliver transparency and trust at every step, or risk losing out to more agile, user-focused competitors.

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Malaysia mVAS Market: A Growth Opportunity for CSPs

Explore the opportunities in the Malaysia mVAS market for Content Service Providers. Discover service trends, billing flows, price points, and why CSPs are expanding into this high-potential, mobile-first market.

Carrier Billing: How Payment Aggregators Must Adapt to Stay Relevant 

As carrier billing evolves, mobile operators are bypassing payment aggregators through standardised APIs. Discover how aggregators can stay relevant by expanding into risk management and fraud prevention to protect their place in the mVAS/DCB ecosystem.

Black Friday: Tackling Misleading Advertising

With Black Friday fast approaching, mobile network operators need to stay vigilant against misleading advertising practices that can harm both customers and their DCB business.

Navigating the Global Carrier Billing Landscape

In an increasingly complex carrier billing landscape, payment aggregators face growing challenges in balancing compliance, supporting CSPs, and driving sustainable revenue. In this insightful interview, MCP Insight Director Kev Dawson shares his experience across the DCB value chain and offers practical advice for aggregators.

Compliance – A Key Driver for Sustainable Carrier Billing 

Compliance is the cornerstone of building a sustainable carrier billing market. For payment aggregators, ensuring that content service providers follow strict regulatory standards not only protects their business but also maintains the integrity of the entire ecosystem.

Introduction to DCB and PSMS Billing Flows

DCB and PSMS billing flows have a direct impact on conversions and also transaction security. In this article we share permitted billing flows by country.

AI in the mVAS & DCB Space

Explore how AI is helping the mVAS and DCB space keep pace with change, access market-leading insights and combat fraud.

How Does a Malicious App Work?

Explore how malicious apps work in mVAS & direct carrier billing space. Learn how to protect your customers and mVAS/DCB revenue streams.

The Future Regulation of UK Phone-paid Services 

Draft PRS Order introduces changes: levy funding, risk assessments, registration, penalties, and Ofcom takeover, reshaping phone-paid services regulation.