Mobile Value Added Services Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Solution (Short Messaging Service (SMS), Mobile Email & IM), By End Use (Consumers, Enterprises), By Vertical, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
The global mobile value added services market size was estimated at USD 1,089.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3,237.18 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2025 to 2033. The Mobile Value Added Services (VAS) market growth is driven by the rapid proliferation of smartphones, increasing mobile internet penetration, and growing consumer demand for personalized, on-the-go digital experiences.
In addition, rising digital consumption among youth demographics and small enterprises has played a key role in expanding the mobile value added services industry. Technological advancements have significantly driven the growth of the mobile value added services industry. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Big Data analytics has enabled service providers to deliver highly customized and real-time content. The deployment of 5G infrastructure has further improved service quality and bandwidth availability, facilitating advanced VAS such as video streaming, augmented reality (AR), and mobile cloud services. Furthermore, innovations in mobile payment platforms and location-based technologies have broadened the scope of value-added services across sectors such as healthcare, retail, and transportation.
The use of AI and data analytics is enabling telecom operators and service providers to offer hyper-personalized mobile experiences. AI algorithms help analyze user behavior, preferences, and location data to deliver tailored content ranging from news, music, and entertainment to promotional offers and health reminders. Personalized VAS enhances user satisfaction and improves monetization by increasing engagement and reducing churn. This trend is especially prevalent in mature markets where customer experience is a key competitive differentiator.
Another rapidly growing opportunity within the mobile value-added services market is the expansion of smart home solutions. With the integration of IoT technologies, service providers can offer home automation services that enable users to control lighting, security systems, thermostats, and appliances directly from their smartphones. As consumer adoption of smart home technology continues to rise, telecom operators have the opportunity to differentiate themselves by bundling these solutions with their core offerings. This approach allows them to become more deeply integrated into customers' daily lives. A notable example is Verizon, which has started bundling smart home solutions with its internet services, delivering a seamless and connected home experience for its users.
Concerns related to data privacy, spam content, and unauthorized billing have eroded consumer trust in some regions and could hamper the growth of the market. Market fragmentation, high churn rates, and limited monetization opportunities for certain services have posed challenges for service providers. Moreover, the dependency on telecom infrastructure and compatibility issues across devices have hindered consistent service delivery. These factors are expected to restrain market growth, thereby driving the need for innovation, strategic partnerships, and greater regulatory clarity.
Global Mobile Value Added Services Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global mobile value added services market report based on solution, end use, vertical, and region:
Solution Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Short Messaging Service (SMS)
Mobile Email & IM
Mobile Money
Mobile Advertising
Location-based Services
Mobile Infotainment
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Consumers
Enterprises
Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
BFSI
Media and Entertainment
Telecom & IT
Retail & E-commerce
Healthcare
Government
Others
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Latin America
Brazil
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
KSA
UAE
South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Information Procurement
1.3. Information or Data Analysis
1.4. Methodology
1.5. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
1.7. Country Based Segment Share Calculation
1.8. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Mobile Value Added Services Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.2.3. Industry Challenge
3.3. Mobile Value Added Services Market Analysis Tools
3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
3.3.1.3. Threats of substitution
3.3.1.4. Threats from new entrants
3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.3.2.1. Political landscape
3.3.2.2. Economic and social landscape
3.3.2.3. Technological landscape
Chapter 4. Mobile Value Added Services Market: Solution Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. Mobile Value Added Services Market: Solution Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033 (USD Billion)
4.3. Short Messaging Service (SMS)
4.3.1. Short Messaging Service (SMS) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
4.4. Mobile Email & IM
4.4.1. Mobile Email & IM Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
4.5. Mobile Money
4.5.1. Mobile Money Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
4.6. Mobile Advertising
4.6.1. Mobile Advertising Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)