Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2031
상품코드:1791104
리서치사:Lucintel
발행일:2025년 08월
페이지 정보:영문 150 Pages
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한글목차
세계의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장은 안드로이드 단말기와 iOS 단말기 시장에 기회가 있어 미래가 기대됩니다. 세계의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장은 2025-2031년 CAGR 14.7%로 성장할 것으로 예측됩니다. 이 시장의 주요 촉진요인은 세계 스마트폰 보급 확대, 모바일 결제 수요 증가, 원활한 거래에 대한 선호도 증가입니다.
Lucintel의 예측에서 컨텐츠 카테고리는 애플리케이션 및 게임이 예측 기간 동안 높은 성장을 이룰 전망입니다.
운영 체제 범주에서는 Android 기기가 가장 높은 성장을 이룰 것으로 예측됩니다.
지역별로는 아시아태평양이 예측 기간 동안 가장 높은 성장이 예상됩니다.
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다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장의 새로운 동향
다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장이 성숙함에 따라 다양한 새로운 동향이 그 진화를 정의하고 있습니다. 이러한 추세는 기술 혁신, 번거로운 결제 방법에 대한 소비자의 매력 확대, 디지털 환경에서의 안전한 거래에 대한 수요 증가에 근거합니다. DCB 시장에 큰 영향을 미치는 새로운 동향을 아래에 열거합니다.
디지털 결제 시스템 및 모바일 월렛과의 통합 : DCB 플랫폼은 디지털 결제 시스템과 모바일 월렛과의 통합이 진행되고 있습니다. 이 통합을 통해 소비자는 수많은 모바일 애플리케이션를 사용하여 구매한 상품을 휴대전화 요금으로 충전할 수 있는 부드러운 사용자 환경을 제공합니다. 모바일 월렛의 보급이 진행됨에 따라 DCB 시스템의 통합은 더욱 발전해 소비자들에게 결제 편의성을 제공하고 거래 효율성을 높이고 있습니다.
5G 및 모바일 연결성 향상 : 5G 네트워크의 도입은 보다 빠르고 안정적인 모바일 거래를 가능하게 함으로써 이동통신사 직접 결제에 큰 영향을 미칠 것으로 예측됩니다. 5G 가속화와 저지연화를 통해 DCB 시스템은 트랜잭션을 보다 효율적으로 처리할 수 있어 디지털 컨텐츠 및 서비스에 대한 더 많은 결제를 처리할 수 있습니다. 이를 통해 게임, 스트리밍, 전자상거래 등 5G 지원 DCB 플랫폼의 속도와 예측 가능성을 활용한 모바일 퍼스트 서비스의 성장도 촉진합니다.
크로스보더 결제의 성장 : DCB 플랫폼은 현재 월경 결제를 폭넓게 가능하게 하고 있으며, 소비자는 지역이나 통화를 넘어 쇼핑을 할 수 있습니다. 이러한 성장은 모바일 게임, 스트리밍, 온라인 상거래 등 편리하고 유연하고 안전한 결제 방법을 필요로 하는 디지털 상품 및 서비스의 세계화에 의해 추진되고 있습니다. 커리어 과금에 의한 월경 결제가 가능한 DCB는 세계 소비자, 특히 개발도상국 소비자의 선택으로서의 매력을 높이고 있습니다.
첨단 보안 대책 : 디지털 결제의 부정 행위가 증가하는 가운데, DCB 플랫폼은 소비자뿐만 아니라 서비스 제공업체도 보호하기 위한 첨단 보안 대책을 도입하고 있습니다. 다 요소 인증, 생체 인증, 첨단 암호화 방식이 DCB 시스템에 도입되어 안전하고 사기 없는 거래를 할 수 있도록 되어 있습니다. 보안은 소비자의 신뢰를 높이고 DCB 플랫폼의 광범위한 사용을 촉진하는 핵심이 될 수 있습니다.
구독 서비스 및 디지털 컨텐츠 성장 : 스트리밍 미디어, 앱, 게임과 같은 구독 기반 서비스 및 디지털 컨텐츠의 성장은 직업 직접 과금 시장의 주요 촉진요인입니다. DCB 플랫폼을 통해 소비자는 기존 신용카드나 은행 계좌를 사용하지 않고도 이러한 서비스에 대한 결제를 쉽게 수행할 수 있습니다. 디지털 엔터테인먼트에 대한 수요가 지속적으로 늘어나는 가운데, DCB는 소비자들에게 간단한 결제와 원활한 경험의 중요한 원동력이 될 것입니다.
다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장은 미래를 좌우하는 중요한 동향과 함께 매우 빠른 속도로 변모하고 있습니다. 모바일 월렛 통합, 5G 기술 배포, 크로스보더 결제 확대 등은 소비자와 기업의 모바일 결제 방법을 변화시키는 가장 중요한 동향의 일부입니다. 모바일 게임, 스트리밍, 전자상거래가 성장함에 따라 DCB 이용은 계속 확대될 것으로 예측됩니다. 또한 보다 엄격한 보안 대책과 구독형 모델의 인기 증가도 DCB의 보편적인 보급을 뒷받침할 것으로 예측됩니다. 이러한 모든 동향은 시장을 편의성, 안전성, 세계 접근으로 밀어 올려 디지털 결제의 미래를 변화시키고 있습니다.
다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장의 최근 동향
다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장은 기술 혁신, 모바일 인터넷의 보급 확대, 디지털 서비스 증가 등에 힘입어 지난 몇 년 동안 많은 큰 개발이 보였습니다. 이러한 개발로 DCB 플랫폼은 소비자와 기업에 보다 안전하고 편리하며 유연한 결제 옵션이 되었습니다. 여기에서는 DCB 시장에서 최근 주요 동향을 5개 발표합니다.
디지털 컨텐츠 제공업체와의 광범위한 상호 연결 : DCB 플랫폼은 게임, 미디어 스트리밍, 온라인 쇼핑 등 인기 있는 디지털 컨텐츠 제공업체와의 통합이 진행되고 있습니다. 이 통합을 통해 소비자는 신용카드를 필요로 하지 않고 휴대전화 인보이스로 디지털 구매를 편리하게 결제할 수 있습니다. 이로 인해 특히 기존 결제 수단이 보급되지 않는 지역에서는 더 많은 사용자가 DCB에 쉽게 액세스할 수 있습니다.
커리어와의 제휴 : 세계 커리어는 커리어 직접 결제 기능을 확대하기 위해 디지털 서비스 제공업체와 전략적 파트너십을 맺고 있습니다. 이러한 제휴의 배경에는 커리어의 광범위한 네트워크와 고객 기반을 활용하여 더 많은 사람들이 DCB를 이용할 수 있도록 하는 동기가 있습니다. T-Mobile, Vodafone, China Mobile 등의 경력은 DCB 서비스를 업그레이드하여 고객이 모바일 기기에서 직접 디지털 제품을 결제할 수 있도록 합니다.
규제 당국 지원 및 산업 표준 : 정부 및 규제 당국은 디지털 결제를 가능하게 하는 경력 직접 과금의 중요성을 인정하고 있습니다. 다양한 국가들이 소비자 보호를 보장하는 조치를 도입하고 DCB 플랫폼의 산업 표준을 수립하고 있습니다. 규제 당국의 지원에 의해 보다 안전하고 투명성이 높은 결제 에코시스템이 촉진되어, DCB 서비스에 대한 소비자나 기업의 신뢰가 높아지고 있습니다.
멀티플랫폼 DCB 솔루션 도입 : 멀티플랫폼 DCB 솔루션을 사용할 수 있어 소비자는 스마트폰, 태블릿, 웨어러블 등 여러 장치와 플랫폼을 사용하여 결제할 수 있습니다. 이러한 진화는 소비자가 DCB를 이용하여 상품을 구매하는 방법을 보다 유연하게 하고, 이 결제 솔루션의 편의성을 더욱 높여줍니다. 또한 멀티플랫폼 솔루션은 디지털 컨텐츠 제공업체에 광범위한 도달범위를 제공하여 더 많은 사람들에게 더 쉽게 도달할 수 있도록 합니다.
신흥 시장 확대 : 아시아, 아프리카, 라틴아메리카를 중심으로 한 신흥 시장이 직업직전 과금시장의 성장을 가속하고 있습니다. 스마트폰의 보급 및 모바일 인터넷의 보급이 진행됨에 따라 이러한 시장에서는 온라인 서비스 결제에 DCB 플랫폼이 채용되는 경우가 늘고 있습니다. 커리어 빌링은 은행 계좌나 신용카드를 필요로 하지 않는 간편함으로 금융 포섭도가 낮은 국가에서는 매우 인기 있는 결제 수단이 되고 있습니다.
다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 산업의 세계 동향은 이러한 결제 방법의 세계 보급과 각 부문의 활용 확대를 반영합니다. 디지털 서비스 제공업체와 경력의 전략적 제휴는 특히 모바일 게임, 미디어, 전자상거래 플랫폼에서 DCB 제공을 뒷받침하고 있습니다. 게다가, 규제의 뒷받침과 보안 기능의 강화가 중시되게 됨으로써, 소비자의 신뢰는 확고한 것이 되었습니다. 월경 멀티플랫폼 DCB 솔루션으로의 전환이 시장의 성장을 가속하고, 모바일 퍼스트 서비스의 이용 증가와 스마트폰의 보급이 더욱 성장을 추진하고 있습니다. 이러한 동향은 DCB를 세계 디지털 서비스의 표준 결제 수단으로 바꾸고 있습니다.
목차
제1장 주요 요약
제2장 시장 개요
배경 및 분류
공급망
제3장 시장 동향 및 예측 분석
거시경제 동향 및 예측
산업의 촉진요인 및 과제
PESTLE 분석
특허 분석
규제 환경
제4장 세계의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장 : 컨텐츠별
개요
컨텐츠별 매력 분석
애플리케이션 및 게임 : 동향 및 예측(2019-2031년)
비디오 및 오디오 컨텐츠 : 동향 및 예측(2019-2031년)
기타 : 동향 및 예측(2019-2031년)
제5장 세계의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장 : 운영 체제별
개요
운영체제별 매력 분석
Android 디바이스 : 동향 및 예측(2019-2031년)
iOS 디바이스 : 동향 및 예측(2019-2031년)
기타 : 동향 및 예측(2019-2031년)
제6장 지역 분석
개요
지역의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
제7장 북미의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
개요
북미의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장 : 컨텐츠별
북미의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장 : 운영 체제별
미국의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
멕시코의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
캐나다의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장
제8장 유럽의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장
개요
유럽의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장 : 컨텐츠별
유럽의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장 : 운영 체제별
독일의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장
프랑스의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장
스페인의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장
이탈리아의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
영국의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장
제9장 아시아태평양의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장
개요
아시아태평양의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장 : 컨텐츠별
아시아태평양의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장 : 운영 체제별
일본의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
인도의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
중국의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
한국의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
인도네시아의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장
제10장 기타 지역의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
개요
기타 지역의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장 : 컨텐츠별
기타 지역의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장 : 운영 체제별
중동의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장
남미의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장
아프리카의 다이랙트 캐리어 빌링 플랫폼 시장
제11장 경쟁 분석
제품 포트폴리오 분석
운영 통합
Porter's Five Forces 분석
경쟁 기업간 경쟁 관계
구매자의 협상력
공급기업의 협상력
대체품의 위협
신규 참가업체의 위협
시장 점유율 분석
제12장 기회와 전략 분석
밸류체인 분석
성장 기회 분석
컨텐츠별 성장 기회
운영체제별 성장 기회
세계의 캐리어 직접 과금 플랫폼 시장에서 새로운 동향
전략 분석
신제품 개발
인증 및 라이선싱
합병, 인수, 계약, 제휴 및 합작 사업
제13장 밸류체인에서 주요 기업의 기업 프로파일
경쟁 분석
Bango
Boku
DIMOCO
Fortumo
Centili
Comviva
NTT Docomo
Singtel
Mobiyo
Digital Turbine
제14장 부록
도표 일람
표 일람
연구방법
면책사항
저작권
약어 및 기술 단위
폐사에 대해
문의
AJY
영문 목차
영문목차
The future of the global direct carrier billing platform market looks promising with opportunities in the Android device and iOS device markets. The global direct carrier billing platform market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 14.7% from 2025 to 2031. The major drivers for this market are the increasing smartphone adoption worldwide, the rising demand for mobile payments, and the growing preference for seamless transactions.
Lucintel forecasts that, within the content category, applications & games are expected to witness higher growth over the forecast period.
Within the operating system category, Android devices are expected to witness the highest growth.
In terms of region, APAC is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period.
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Emerging Trends in the Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
As the direct carrier billing platform marketplace matures, various emerging trends are defining its evolution. These trends are based on technological innovation, expanding consumer appeal for hassle-free payment methods, and rising demand for secure transactions within digital environments. The following are the emerging trends that are profoundly impacting the DCB marketplace.
Integration with Digital Payment Systems and Mobile Wallets: DCB platforms increasingly integrate with digital payment systems and mobile wallets. This integration provides a smooth user experience such that consumers can charge purchases to their mobile phone bill using numerous mobile applications. As the adoption of mobile wallets is on the increase, integration of DCB systems will further go up, offering consumers more payment convenience and enhancing transaction efficiency.
5G and Improved Mobile Connectivity: The deployment of 5G networks is likely to significantly influence direct carrier billing by allowing for quicker, more stable mobile transactions. With the improved speeds and low latency of 5G, DCB systems will be capable of handling transactions more effectively and handling greater numbers of payments for digital content and services. This will also propel the growth of mobile-first services, such as gaming, streaming, and e-commerce, that will take advantage of the speed and predictability of 5G-enabled DCB platforms.
Growth of Cross-Border Payments: DCB platforms are now broadly enabling cross-border payments, enabling consumers to shop across regions and currencies. This growth is propelled by the globalization of digital goods and services, including mobile gaming, streaming, and online commerce, which necessitate convenient, flexible, and secure payment methods. The possibility of handling cross-border payments via carrier billing enhances DCB's attractiveness as an option for global consumers, especially in developing nations.
Advanced Security Measures: With more digital payment fraud being committed, DCB platforms are putting into place advanced security measures to secure consumers as well as service providers. Multi-factor authentication, biometric identification, and advanced encryption methods are being introduced into DCB systems in order to have safe and fraud-free transactions. Security will be the key in developing consumer trust and encouraging wider usage of DCB platforms.
Subscription Services and Digital Content Growth: The growth of subscription-based services and digital content, like streaming media, apps, and gaming, are major drivers for the direct carrier billing market. DCB platforms allow consumers to easily pay for these services without the use of traditional credit cards or bank accounts. As digital entertainment demand keeps on growing, DCB will be a critical driver of easy payments and a smooth experience for consumers.
The direct carrier billing (DCB) platform market is transforming at a very fast pace, with key trends determining its future. Mobile wallet integration, the deployment of 5G technology, and the growth of cross-border payments are some of the most important trends transforming the way consumers and businesses make mobile payments. As mobile gaming, streaming, and e-commerce grow, the usage of DCB will continue to grow. More stringent security measures and the increasing popularity of subscription-based models will also support its universal acceptance. All these trends are pushing the market towards convenience, security, and global access, transforming the future of digital payments.
Recent Developments in the Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
The direct carrier billing platform market has witnessed a number of major developments over the last few years, fueled by technological innovation, increased adoption of mobile internet, and increasing digital services. These developments are making DCB platforms more secure, convenient, and flexible payment options for consumers and enterprises. Here are five major recent developments in the DCB market.
Broader Interconnection with Digital Content Providers: DCB platforms are more widely integrated with popular digital content providers, such as gaming, media streaming, and online shopping. This integration enables consumers to pay for digital buys conveniently on their mobile phone bill, without requiring credit cards. This has facilitated DCB access to a larger number of users, especially where traditional payment means are not widespread.
Partnerships with Telecom Operators: Telecom operators across the globe are establishing strategic partnerships with digital service providers in order to grow their direct carrier billing capabilities. The motive behind these partnerships is to make DCB available to more people by tapping into the extensive networks and customer bases of telecom companies. Telecom operators like T-Mobile, Vodafone, and China Mobile have upgraded their DCB services, enabling customers to make payments for digital products directly from their mobile devices.
Regulatory Support and Industry Standards: Governments and regulators are increasingly acknowledging the significance of direct carrier billing in enabling digital payments. Various nations are embracing policies that guarantee consumer protection and create industry standards for DCB platforms. Regulatory support is promoting a safer and more transparent payment ecosystem, building consumer and business confidence in DCB services.
Introduction of Multi-Platform DCB Solutions: Multi-platform DCB solutions are becoming available, allowing consumers to pay using multiple devices and platforms, such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables. This evolution enables more flexibility in the way consumers use DCB to purchase items, increasing the convenience of this payment solution even further. The multi-platform solution also gives digital content providers a wider reach, enabling them to reach more people with greater ease.
Expansion in Emerging Markets: Emerging markets, especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, are propelling the growth of the direct carrier billing market. As increasing smartphone penetration and mobile internet adoption continue to rise, DCB platforms are being adopted more frequently in these markets to make payments for online services. The ease of carrier billing, as it does not need a bank account or credit card, makes it a very popular payment method in lower financial inclusion countries.
Current trends in the direct carrier billing (DCB) industry reflect increased use of this payment method globally and across sectors. Strategic alliances between digital service providers and telecom operators have boosted DCB offerings, especially in mobile gaming, media, and e-commerce platforms. Moreover, the heightened emphasis on regulatory backing and enhanced security features has consolidated consumer confidence. The transition to cross-border and multi-platform DCB solutions is compelling market growth, while the increase in mobile-first service usage and smartphone penetration are assisting in triggering additional growth. These trends are transforming DCB into a standard payment option for digital services across the globe.
Strategic Growth Opportunities in the Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
The direct carrier billing platform market offers a number of growth opportunities across various applications, fueled by the growing need for digital content and the growing adoption of mobile phones for payment transactions. The following are strategic growth opportunities in the DCB market.
Mobile Gaming: Mobile gaming is among the most rapidly growing segments in the direct carrier billing market. DCB platforms enable gamers to buy in-game content and subscriptions easily, and hence it is a popular payment option. With the growth of mobile gaming, there is tremendous growth potential for DCB providers to access this huge and growing market.
Subscription and Streaming Media: The increasing use of streaming media services, like video on demand, music listening, and news online, provides a significant opportunity for growth of DCB platforms. Consumers pay for these services easily through mobile phone bills instead of using regular payment instruments. The subscription basis for media content will continue to grow, thus fueling greater use of DCB.
E-commerce Payments: DCB is finding increased traction in the e-commerce industry, particularly in areas with low credit card penetration. As e-commerce expands further, especially in developing markets, DCB platforms provide a secure, simple, and easy payment option for online consumers. E-commerce businesses can use DCB to reach more customers by facilitating mobile payments.
Cross-Border Digital Payments: The capacity to make cross-border payments through DCB offers a huge growth prospect, especially for global digital services. DCB enables consumers across various nations to shop in their local currencies, making transactions easier for global customers. This is especially useful for content providers looking to expand into foreign markets.
Financial Inclusion: Direct carrier billing has a major role to play in driving financial inclusion, particularly in developing markets where conventional banking services are weak. With a mobile payment option that does not involve the use of a bank account or credit card, DCB platforms bridge the financial divide and extend access to underserved segments for digital services and products.
The direct carrier billing (DCB) platform market provides several strategic growth opportunities, especially in developing markets with growing smartphone penetration and mobile internet. The increasing popularity of digital content, mobile games, and subscription services offers strong potential for DCB providers. Through expansion to new markets and enhancing cross-border payment features, DCB platforms can access larger consumer bases. In addition, increasing security capabilities and streamlining user interfaces will be essential for sustained growth in the market. As content providers and telecom operators forge closer relationships, DCB will increasingly become a central element in the digital payment ecosystem globally.
Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market Driver and Challenges
The direct carrier billing market is impacted by various technological, economic, and regulatory drivers. Technology developments, growth in digital services, and shifting consumer needs are all propelling market growth. But security risks, regulatory barriers, and market fragmentation need to be overcome to achieve the full potential of DCB platforms.
The factors responsible for driving the direct carrier billing platform market include:
1. Technological Developments: Expansion of mobile networks like 5G and AI and machine learning integrations in payment systems are propelling direct carrier billing platform creation. The new technologies facilitate more secure, efficient, and scalable payments for consumers.
2. Growth in Mobile Internet Adoption: With increased smartphone penetration and better mobile internet coverage across the world, an increasing number of consumers are accessing digital services on mobile devices. This provides an expanded opportunity for direct carrier billing to serve as an easy payment method for mobile transactions.
3. Demand for Frictionless Payments by Consumers: Consumers are increasingly demanding frictionless, convenient, and secure payment experiences. Direct carrier billing provides a simple alternative to legacy payment options, enabling consumers to make quick and secure payments by billing charges to their mobile phone bill.
4. Digitization of Services: With the increased usage and popularity of digital content like mobile applications, online gaming, and streaming services, the demand for direct carrier billing solutions is being fueled. As digital services become more ubiquitous, DCB platforms are emerging as a go-to payment solution for consumers to pay for digital services.
5. Government Support for Digital Payments: Governments around the world are encouraging digital payments and promoting financial inclusion. By supporting the development of DCB platforms, governments help expand access to mobile payment systems, especially in developing regions where traditional banking infrastructure is lacking.
Challenges in the direct carrier billing platform market are:
1. Security Issues: As mobile payments rise, so does data security and fraud concern. It is imperative that DCB platforms have robust security features, including encryption and multi-factor authentication, to help keep consumer trust intact.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory structures for digital payments continue to develop, and DCB platforms have to navigate intricate rules relating to consumer protection, data privacy, and financial regulations. Maintaining compliance with these regulations is a challenge for DCB providers, especially in cross-border markets.
3. Market Fragmentation: The direct carrier billing market is fragmented, with various telecom operators, payment systems, and digital content providers employing different platforms and standards. Such fragmentation may render it difficult for consumers and service providers to support common DCB solutions and can slow the growth of the market.
Direct carrier billing market is fueled by prominent technological innovations and increasing consumer need for convenient, secure payment solutions. Nevertheless, security issues, regulatory challenges, and market fragmentation are still main hurdles. With these hurdles being overcome and emerging opportunities in mobile gaming, video streaming services, and financial inclusion, the direct carrier billing platform market is well on its way to further expansion.
List of Direct Carrier Billing Platform Companies
Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies, direct carrier billing platform companies cater to increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the direct carrier billing platform companies profiled in this report include-
Bango
Boku
DIMOCO
Fortumo
Centili
Comviva
NTT DOCOMO
Singtel
Mobiyo
Digital Turbine
Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Segment
The study includes a forecast for the global direct carrier billing platform market by content, operating system, and region.
Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Content [Value from 2019 to 2031]:
Applications & Games
Video & Audio Contents
Others
Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Operating System [Value from 2019 to 2031]:
Android Device
iOS Device
Others
Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Region [Value from 2019 to 2031]:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
The Rest of the World
Country Wise Outlook for the Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
Direct carrier billing platform enables consumers to pay for digital goods and services by charging purchases directly to their mobile phone bills. This payment method has been increasingly popular because of its convenience, particularly for customers who lack access to conventional payment methods like credit cards. The DCB platform market has witnessed tremendous growth on account of rising usage of smartphones, mobile applications, and digital content. Additionally, advancements in security, enhanced user experiences, and regulatory support are assisting in further evolving the DCB ecosystem across many nations, including the United States, China, Germany, India, and Japan.
United States: Direct carrier billing (DCB) in the United States has been showing consistent growth, particularly in mobile content purchases like mobile apps, gaming, and subscriptions. Telcos such as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile have increased DCB services, easing payment processes for consumers. In the U.S. market, there is higher adoption of DCB for digital products, with mobile carriers getting into agreements with technology companies and content providers to ease payments. Security enhancements, like enhanced authentication technologies, are further boosting this market expansion.
China: China has experienced significant direct carrier billing growth, with carrier billing playing a pivotal role in transactions in day-to-day operations. Operators such as Alipay and WeChat Pay have embedded carrier billing in their systems to facilitate smooth payment for mobile apps, online games, and subscription services. The use of 5G networks has also enhanced mobile payment efficiency, which has resulted in an increase in DCB offerings. Additionally, China's vast smartphone user base and increasing demand for mobile digital content make it a prime market for DCB services, with local regulatory support driving this trend.
Germany: In Germany, direct carrier billing is gaining popularity, particularly in the gaming and media industries. German telecom operators have started to offer DCB as a payment option for digital content purchases, particularly in mobile app stores and gaming platforms. However, the market faces some challenges concerning the regulatory environment, such as payment security and consumer protection being key factors to consider. With more emphasis on mobile payments and access to cross-border content, adoption of DCB in Germany is likely to increase as more local carriers and digital service providers come together to roll out this payment method.
India: India has seen a rapid growth in the direct carrier billing market, with mobile operators such as Vodafone and Airtel at the forefront. The Indian government's initiative for digital payments and deepening smartphone penetration are driving the use of DCB. Mobile gaming, digital entertainment, and online purchases have all gained from the growth of DCB as a mode of payment. The government efforts towards improving financial inclusion and streamlining mobile payment mechanisms have also been instrumental in increasing the market size for DCB platforms in India.
Japan: In Japan, direct carrier billing is increasingly used as a payment option for digital content, especially mobile gaming and digital subscriptions. Major telecom players like NTT Docomo and SoftBank have adopted DCB to provide a more convenient, secure mode of payment compared to credit cards. The nation's sophisticated mobile infrastructure coupled with massive consumer demand for mobile apps and digital entertainment is fueling the expansion of DCB services. The regulatory framework of Japan, which guarantees payment security and consumer protection, also gives confidence to DCB platforms, leading to their general adoption.
Features of the Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
Market Size Estimates: Direct carrier billing platform market size estimation in terms of value ($B).
Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2019 to 2024) and forecast (2025 to 2031) by various segments and regions.
Segmentation Analysis: Direct carrier billing platform market size by content, operating system, and region in terms of value ($B).
Regional Analysis: Direct carrier billing platform market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.
Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different content, operating system, and regions for the direct carrier billing platform market.
Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the direct carrier billing platform market.
Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter's Five Forces model.
This report answers the following 11 key questions:
Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the direct carrier billing platform market by content (applications & games, video & audio contents, and others), operating system (Android device, iOS device, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
Q.6. What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
Q.7. What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
Q.8. What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
Q.10. What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
Q.11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry?
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Overview
2.1 Background and Classifications
2.2 Supply Chain
3. Market Trends & Forecast Analysis
3.1 Macroeconomic Trends and Forecasts
3.2 Industry Drivers and Challenges
3.3 PESTLE Analysis
3.4 Patent Analysis
3.5 Regulatory Environment
4. Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Content
4.1 Overview
4.2 Attractiveness Analysis by Content
4.3 Applications & Games: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
4.4 Video & Audio Content: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
4.5 Others: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
5. Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Operating System
5.1 Overview
5.2 Attractiveness Analysis by Operating System
5.3 Android Devices: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
5.4 iOS Devices: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
5.5 Others: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
6. Regional Analysis
6.1 Overview
6.2 Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Region
7. North American Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
7.1 Overview
7.2 North American Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Content
7.3 North American Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Operating System
7.4 United States Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
7.5 Mexican Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
7.6 Canadian Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
8. European Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
8.1 Overview
8.2 European Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Content
8.3 European Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Operating System
8.4 German Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
8.5 French Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
8.6 Spanish Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
8.7 Italian Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
8.8 United Kingdom Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
9. APAC Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
9.1 Overview
9.2 APAC Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Content
9.3 APAC Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Operating System
9.4 Japanese Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
9.5 Indian Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
9.6 Chinese Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
9.7 South Korean Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
9.8 Indonesian Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
10. ROW Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
10.1 Overview
10.2 ROW Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Content
10.3 ROW Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market by Operating System
10.4 Middle Eastern Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
10.5 South American Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
10.6 African Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
11. Competitor Analysis
11.1 Product Portfolio Analysis
11.2 Operational Integration
11.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Competitive Rivalry
Bargaining Power of Buyers
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Threat of Substitutes
Threat of New Entrants
11.4 Market Share Analysis
12. Opportunities & Strategic Analysis
12.1 Value Chain Analysis
12.2 Growth Opportunity Analysis
12.2.1 Growth Opportunities by Content
12.2.2 Growth Opportunities by Operating System
12.3 Emerging Trends in the Global Direct Carrier Billing Platform Market
12.4 Strategic Analysis
12.4.1 New Product Development
12.4.2 Certification and Licensing
12.4.3 Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures
13. Company Profiles of the Leading Players Across the Value Chain