Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

Limited DCB, Pure DCB, MSISDN Forwarding, and Others.

By Platform;

Android, iOS, and Others.

By End-User;

Apps And Games, Online Media, and Others.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn116400766 Published Date: January, 2025 Updated Date: February, 2025

Introduction

Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market was valued at USD 115.06 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 302.35 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.8%.

The global direct carrier billing platform market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing adoption of smartphones and the burgeoning digital content consumption trend. Direct carrier billing enables users to make purchases of digital goods and services by charging the cost directly to their mobile phone bills, bypassing the need for credit cards or bank accounts. This convenience factor, coupled with the expanding digital economy, has propelled the demand for direct carrier billing platforms.

One of the key drivers behind the growth of this market is the rising demand for digital content such as mobile games, music streaming services, e-books, and in-app purchases. With the proliferation of smartphones worldwide, consumers are increasingly turning to their mobile devices for entertainment and utility, fueling the need for seamless and hassle-free payment solutions. Direct carrier billing offers a frictionless payment experience, particularly for users who do not have access to traditional banking services or prefer not to disclose their financial information online.

Direct carrier billing platforms provide a significant opportunity for digital merchants to monetize their content and services, especially in emerging markets where credit card penetration is low. By integrating with telecom operators, merchants can reach a wider audience and tap into new revenue streams. This has led to a surge in partnerships between content providers, app developers, and telecom companies to capitalize on the growing demand for digital content and capitalize on the vast potential of direct carrier billing.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Platform
    3. Market Snapshot, By End-User
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Mobile Payment Adoption
        2. Convenience and Accessibility
        3. Rising Smartphone Penetration
      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory Challenges
        2. Security Concerns
        3. Limited Merchant Adoption
      3. Opportunities
        1. Emerging Markets
        2. Integration with IoT Devices
        3. Partnerships with Telecommunication Companies
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Limited DCB
      2. Pure DCB
      3. MSISDN Forwarding
      4. Others
    2. Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market, By Platform, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Android
      2. iOS
      3. Others
    3. Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market, By End-User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Apps And Games
      2. Online Media
      3. Others
    4. Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Bango
      2. Boku
      3. Fortumo
      4. Centili
      5. DIMOCO
      6. Infobip
      7. txtNation
      8. NTH Mobile
      9. Digital Turbine
      10. DOCOMO Digital
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market