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Mark your diaries for this afternoon Panel sessions at the Global Carrier Billing Summit

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Global Carrier Billing and Mobile Payments Summit 2026 Amsterdam with aimm speaking on 2 panels

Are you at the Global Carrier Billing & Mobile Payments Summit in Amsterdam today?

Looking at the agenda and deciding what to go and see?  Then we recommend two afternoon sessions for your diary:

The Carrier as Content Distributor – From Billing Rail to Strategic Partner

Start time: 14:30 (CEST)

End time: 15:00 (CEST)

Audio/video streaming, gaming and digital subscriptions remain among the biggest DCB use cases globally, but the panel now broadens beyond the “classic” streaming/gaming lens to include an established-but-resurging model: broadcaster interactive competitions (call-in/text-in/app-based TV competitions monetized via carrier billing and micropayments).

AIMM brings this Broadcast Competition Success Story to the panel as a proof point that carrier billing’s oldest content use case is still commercially relevant alongside streaming and gaming. EE and Telefónica broaden the operator perspective across markets. Together, this gives the panel a fuller picture of how how carriers are evolving from passive billing infrastructure into active content distribution and co-creation partners in 2026.

followed by:

Consumer Trust is the New Currency: Reframing the Future of DCB

Start time: 15:00 (CEST)

End time: 15:30 (CEST)

Growth is no longer driven only by acquisition performance. It now depends on billing clarity, transparent communication, simple cancellation mechanisms, visible customer support and high-quality post-sale experiences capable of reinforcing consumer confidence over time.

The future of carrier billing will therefore likely belong to the ecosystems capable of balancing seamless monetization with visible consumer protection and trust-driven operational practices. The long-term sustainability of DCB ecosystems increasingly depends on their ability to demonstrate that users remain informed, reassured and in control throughout the entire experience.

AIMM Joanna Cox will be taking part in both of these valuable panel discussions that put the importance of DCB for business at the heart of the conversation. Bookmark the times, to get the fuller picture of what DCB can do to help build a sustainable business.

For the full agenda for the next two days visit: https://mobileecosystemforum.com/global-carrier-billing-and-mobile-payments-2026/#agenda

Sam Media launches a Marketing Agency branch

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Sam Media Expands Horizon with Launch of Sam Agency

Sam Media celebrate the launch of their new agency Branch

Sam Media, a renowned leader in mobile content innovation, was proud to announce the official launch of Sam Agency, its sister company, during an exclusive event at World Telemedia in Marbella on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 4 PM. With an impressive track record in making the next generation of mobile content, Sam Media is extending its expertise to the Mobile Payment, DCB (Direct Carrier Billing), and mVAS (Mobile Value Added Services) sectors through Sam Agency.

CEO of Sam Media, Alexis Bartelds, expressed excitement about the launch, stating, “Sam Agency represents an exciting new chapter for us, as we bring our passion for innovation and our expertise in mobile content to the world of performance marketing. We look forward to helping clients in the Mobile Payment, DCB, and mVAS sectors achieve their sales goals.”

Sam Agency’s team possesses a deep understanding of both the business needs and the market nuances necessary to deliver the most effective performance marketing campaigns. Their fully-managed marketing process covers the entire spectrum, from conceptualization to projection, discovery, and scaling. Services offered by Sam Agency include:

  • Creative Production: Crafting compelling and engaging creative content to capture your target audience’s attention.
  • Effective Marketing Strategies: Designing and executing performance-driven marketing strategies tailored to your business goals.
  • Traffic Management: Optimizing traffic sources to maximize exposure and conversions.
  • Analysis and Optimization: Continuously analysing campaign performance and making data-driven optimizations for improved results.

The official launch of Sam Agency took place during an event at World Telemedia in Marbella and all industry professionals and media attending World Telemedia were invited to join their celebration.

 

For more information about Sam Agency, please visit the Sam Agency website or contact them.

Asiacell Iraq choose MCP Insight to protect their 16 million customers from fraudulent DCB traffic

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Asiacell, the prominent Mobile Carrier in Iraq, has selected MCP to provide their anti-fraud and compliance monitoring solutions for Asiacell’s Value Added Services and Direct Carrier Billing services.

MCP will be working closely with IQ Services, the Carrier’s internal Master Aggregator, who manage all merchants offering services on Asiacell’s network.

MCP’s combined Scanner and Shield solutions enables Asiacell to detect fraudulent and non-compliant traffic on all advertising campaigns from the initial banner right through to billing. It is this cross analysis of data gathered that provides the 360 degree picture of what is happening at every click throughout the user’s journey. This is all collated in and controlled by MCP’s on-boarding portal, Net–which stores all tests, manages the resolution process and provides all the compliance/fraud performance reviews.

Declan Pettit, Director of MCP:

“We are delighted to have been selected by Asiacell to help in the fight against fraud. It shows they have serious intent to protect their customers against this current threat that affects the whole Carrier Billing Industry worldwide. It is only when all Carrier’s actively take this lead in the fight against fraud that bad actors will finally get the message that their efforts are futile.”

Chra Hussain, CCO of Asiacell added:

“At Asiacell, we understand that customer confidence in our systems and processes is absolutely essential to maintain our reputation of excellence. MCP have been selected as they have shown, throughout a lengthy trial, that their solutions are up to the essential job of protecting the whole Value-Added Services and Direct Carrier Billing value chain”

 

 

 

About MCP:

MCP was founded in 2014 and provides anti-fraud services across 35 countries currently. With 55 staff and offices in UK (Head Office), Dubai (Tech), South Africa (Regional)& Pakistan (Operations), MCP cater for the needs of a large selection of Carriers. 100% of MCP’s technology is built internally.

 

About Asiacell:

Asiacell “Brings Us Together” is the leading mobile telecommunications and digital services provider in Iraq, exceeding a subscriber base of 16 million satisfied customers as of January 1st, 2021. Asiacell is recognised as the first mobile carrier to operate in Iraq and the first to achieve full nationwide coverage, offering quality 4G services across all Iraqi governorates. Asiacell’s network covers 99%+ of the Iraqi population, making its national network the most extensive among the other two mobile operators in Iraq. Since January 2015, Asiacell is proud to be the best internet service provider offering the highest quality network in Iraq.

 

SLA Digital Announce Carrier Billing Connections with UK Mobile Operators

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SLA Digital are pleased to announce that they have added UK mobile operators to their list of direct carrier billing connections.

As a carrier billing aggregator, SLA Digital can now offer full UK coverage, opening up new revenue streams for digital merchants and facilitating fast and frictionless mobile payment experiences for UK mobile customers.

“Our connections with UK mobile operators are a very welcome addition. Many of our clients have expressed interest in the UK and we hope they will have great success in the market. When it comes to mobile payments customers are looking for convenience and we are excited to provide a simple payment option for UK mobile subscribers to access our merchants’ services,” commented Kevin Drayne, CEO at SLA Digital.

aimm is at MEF Connects – Digital Transformations

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aimm will be speaking at MEF CONNECTS – Digital Transformation on the 26th May discussing Trust in Payments at 11.00 am

From Tuesday May 25th to Thursday 27th MEF will host its third online event this year MEF CONNECTS Digital Transformation. Over the 3  days you will have the opportunity to get a better understanding of Mobile Identity and Authentication, Direct Carrier Billing [DCB], Mobile Wallet, Mobile Advertising, Conversational Commerce and much more.

Don’t miss out on aimm’s session on the Tuesday discussing trust in Payments alongside EE and Mastercard.

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