
Why German MNOs Must Lead the Charge in Carrier Billing Sustainability
Germany’s mobile VAS market is growing fast, with Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) once again proving a valuable revenue stream for operators and the wider ecosystem.

Germany’s mobile VAS market is growing fast, with Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) once again proving a valuable revenue stream for operators and the wider ecosystem.

Former regulator Bassem Akkad shares key takeaways from MCP Insight’s recent webinar on proactive regulation in Direct Carrier Billing (DCB). Featuring insights from WASPA Board Member Anzelle Robertson and MCP’s Head of Compliance David Ashman, the session explored how collaboration, visibility, and the right tools can drive both consumer protection and sustainable growth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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