The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover,develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments andsocietal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people,industry and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organisations acrossthe mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its membersacross three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, GSMA Intelligence is the definitive source of global mobile operator data, analysisand forecasts, and publisher of authoritative industry reports and research. Our datacovers every operator group, network and MVNO in every country worldwide – fromAfghanistan to Zimbabwe. It is the most accurate and complete set of industrymetrics available, comprising tens of millions of individual data points, updated daily. GSMA Intelligence is relied on by leading operators, vendors, regulators, financialinstitutions and third-party industry players, to support strategic decision-making andlong-term investment planning. The data is used as an industry reference point and Our team of analysts and experts produce regular thought-leading research reportsacross a range of industry topics. We invite you to find out more atwww.gsma.com www.gsmaintelligence.com info@gsmaintelligence.com Vivek GautamAnalyst, Verticals and Telecoms Pau CastellsHead of Economic Analysis Harry Fernando Aquije BallonEconomist Foreword In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection ofeconomic growth and digital transformation has never been morecritical. As the Head of the GSMA Connected Industries, I am privilegedto witness firsthand the profound impact that digital technologies arehaving on enterprises worldwide. This report,Economic growth and the I would like to extend my gratitude to all the contributors who have madethis report possible. Their expertise and dedication have beeninstrumental in shaping a comprehensive and insightful analysis of thedigital transformation landscape. I am confident that this report will serveas a valuable resource for enterprises, policymakers and stakeholders Together, let us embrace the opportunities that digital transformationpresents and work towards a future where economic growth andtechnological innovation go hand in hand. The digital transformation journey is not merely about adopting newtechnologies; it is about reimagining business models, enhancingcustomer experiences and fostering a culture of continuous innovation.Enterprises that embrace this transformation, working in partnership with Across theGSMA Connected Communities, we are committed tosupporting enterprise in their digital transformation efforts. Through collaborative initiatives, knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships,we aim to empower businesses to harness the full potential of digitaltechnologies. This report provides valuable insights and practical Richard CockleHead of GSMA Foundry and ConnectedIndustries, GSMA Executive summary 5G solutions are amplifying digital transformation, but enterprise adoption is still limited.Initial 5G adoption has unlocked newuse cases and accelerated digitalisation for early adopters across industries. But the reach of enterprise adoption of 5G remainslimited. For example, according to GSMA Intelligence’s Digital Transformation Survey 2024, only 2% of surveyed enterprises had Digital transformation’s economic impacts are not yet fully understood, but this report bridges the gap.While the economicimpacts of mobile connectivity are well documented, the broader effects of digital transformation across sectors remain lessunderstood. This report seeks to bridge this gap by offering empirical evidence on how the latest wave of digital technologies drives 2 Mobile technologies and digital transformation will boost global value added by nearly $11 trillion in 2030.The continuedintegration of digital technologies in enterprises will increase mobile’s contribution to global GDP from5.8% in 2024, equivalent to $6.5trillion, to 8.4% by 2030, equivalent to almost $11 trillion. Four sectors (manufacturing, financial services, automotive and aviation) will account for 34% of this impact. By 2030,advanced connectivity could enable manufacturers to achieve over $400 billion in annual cost savings, while the automotive sectorcould save nearly $45 billion in quality-related costs. Airports stand to reduce nearly $10 billion in flight-delay costs, and financial Realising 5G’s transformative potential requires collective stakeholder action.5G could unleash the full potential of digitaltransformation, driving significant economic impact and commercial value. But the benefits can’t berealisedwithout action from allstakeholders. Policymakers, operators and the broader ecosystem must collaborate to overcome barriers to enterprise adoption, Introduction The digitalisation of enterprises is accelerating •Ind