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Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Mobile industry emissions down 8%, but pace must double to hit net zero
LONDON , /CNW/ -- The mobile industry's operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA's fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The mobile industry has successfully started to decouple emissions from data and connectivity growth – a stark contrast to global emissions, which have increased 4% since 2019. However, to continue progress and keep net zero by 2050 on track, emissions must fall by 7.5% annually until 2030 – more than twice the average annual rate to date. Key findings include: Preliminary 2024 data suggests a further 4.5% drop in emissions – an acceleration on previous years, but still short of the 7.5% annual reduction needed to 2030. 37% of electricity used by operators disclosing to CDP came from renewables in 2023 – avoiding 16 million tonnes of emissions. 81 mobile operators (covering nearly half of global connections) have set or committed to science-based targets. Europe (-56%), NA (-44%), and LatAm (-36%) lead in operational emissions reductions between 2019 and 2023. New analysis of China shows operational emissions fell by 4% in 2024 – the first recorded decline. The acceleration in decarbonisation is driven by operator actions to improve network energy efficiency and transition to clean energy, including solar and battery storage, while reducing reliance on diesel generators. Encouraging new analysis was published today to frame discussions at MWC25 Shanghai in China – where there are more than one billion 5G connections. Preliminary 2024 data shows a 4% operational emissions reduction year-on-year driven by a more than quadrupling in renewable energy use by operators. As the industry's largest single market, China's progress is instrumental in achieving global net zero targets. Steven Moore , Head of Climate Action at the GSMA, comments: "Our findings show the mobile industry isn't greenwashing or greenwishing – it's green acting. Emissions are trending in the right direction, but the pace of progress must now double. "This is a global effort, and it's encouraging to see momentum building across every region – from Latin America to Europe and especially to China . " But to sustain this progress, we need broader support: better access to renewables, more policy certainty, and stronger collaboration across the ecosystem. Climate transition plans will play an increasingly important role in navigating what comes next."
National Post
09-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Canada Media Landscape Market Report 2025 Featuring Amazon, BeIN Sports, Bell, CBC/Radio-Canada, DAZN, Netflix, Quebecor, Rogers, RDS, Telus, TSN, TVA, Videotron
Article content Article content The Canada Media Landscape Report provides an overview of the television, SVOD and telecommunications market in relation to sports broadcasting in Canada today, with top-level data and detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2029. The report analyses the television, mobile handset and residential fixed-line broadband sectors, as well as a review of major sports media rights. Article content Scope Article content Pay-TV operators had 9.1 million subscribers in 2024. Total pay-TV subscriptions will fall by approximately 988,000 over the forecast period, reaching 8.1 million in 2029, a result of losses in direct-to-home (DTH) and cable TV subscribers, and an increase in IPTV subscriptions that are often bundled with broadband packages. Canada had an estimated 23.8 million subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) accounts at the end of 2024. Canada's SVOD accounts are expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% over the forecast period, reaching 27.8 million in 2029. The growth will be supported by the convenience of on-demand viewing, personalised recommendations, and the ability to watch on various devices, in addition to competitive pricing and options for French-language content. Total mobile subscriptions in Canada reached an estimated 48.5 million in 2024. Over the 2024-2029 forecast period, mobile operators will add a combined 12.4 million mobile subscribers at a CAGR of 4.7%, bringing the country's total mobile subscriptions to 60.9 million in 2029. The growth is supported by an increase in M2M/IoT and smartphone connections. Total fixed broadband lines in Canada will increase from 16.8 million in 2024 to 18.3 million by the end of 2029, supported by growth in cable, fixed-wireless, and fiber-to-the-home/business (FTTH/B) accesses. In this context, efforts like the Universal Broadband Fund can enhance network coverage outside the main metropolitan areas. The government is investing CAD3.2 billion ($2.3 billion) through the Universal Broadband Fund to improve internet access in rural and remote areas. Article content Reasons to Buy Article content This Sports Broadcasting Media Report offers a thorough, forward-looking analysis of the Canadian television, SVOD and telecommunications markets, and service providers in a concise format to help executives build proactive and profitable growth strategies. Accompanying the analyst's Forecast products, the report examines the assumptions and drivers behind ongoing and upcoming trends in Canada's pay-TV, SVOD, mobile handset and residential fixed broadband markets, including the evolution of service provider market shares. With 22 charts and tables, the report is designed for an executive-level audience, boasting presentation quality. Article content Key Topics Covered: Article content A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to: Article content For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
MPs meet with mobile operators over connectivity concerns
Cumbrian MPs have met with mobile operators, trade bodies and Electricity North West about communications resilience in power outages. Britain's analogue phone system – run on traditional copper lines – is to be phased out by January 2027 meaning an end to the traditional, analogue, landline phone. The existing network, called the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), will be withdrawn. The PSTN is an aging network that is becoming harder and more expensive to maintain With Openreach's switch off of the copper network, residents in remote areas of Cumbria will be increasingly reliant on their mobile network when the power goes off. Landline phones will work on a digital phone line, but concerns have been raised about its suitability in remote locations. Carlisle MP Julie Minns has called on providers to write to people who are vulnerable to being cut off in the event of a storm. READ MORE: Red Arrows spotted in the skies above the Lake District | News and Star 'I'm calling on communications providers to tell Electricity North West and Scottish Power where their masts are and how quickly they can get generator backup to masts that lose power in storm events,' said Julie. 'I also want comms providers to write to customers of electricity networks who are vulnerable in the event of power cuts to let them know what steps they can take in an emergency.'
