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Direct Carrier Billing Market to Reach USD 35.2 Billion by 2032, Growing at 8.99% CAGR

The Direct Carrier Billing market is growing rapidly as mobile users increasingly prefer one-tap transactions for digital content, subscriptions, and services. As an easy, secure alternative to cards and wallets, carrier billing is gaining traction across telecom, gaming, media, and fintech ecosystems.
Published 30 June 2025

The global Direct Carrier Billing Market was valued at USD 16.23 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 17.69 billion in 2024, reaching USD 35.2 billion by 2032. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.99% during the forecast period (2025–2032). As consumers seek faster, frictionless payment experiences, direct carrier billing (DCB) is emerging as a preferred solution for mobile-first purchases across both developed and emerging economies.

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DCB allows users to make digital payments by charging transactions directly to their mobile phone bills or prepaid balances. This eliminates the need for credit cards or banking credentials, making it particularly attractive to underbanked populations. DCB is widely used for app purchases, video streaming, gaming, ticketing, and utility payments, with increasing adoption across fintech and content subscription services.

Key Market Drivers

The widespread use of smartphones, rising internet penetration, and the need for secure, cashless transactions are major growth drivers. DCB’s ability to support micropayments and simplify checkout processes makes it ideal for media and entertainment platforms. It also offers telecom operators a revenue-sharing model that diversifies their income beyond voice and data services. In emerging markets where banking access is limited, DCB acts as a financial inclusion tool by enabling digital purchases without credit infrastructure.

Technological Advancements

DCB platforms are being enhanced with tokenization, multi-factor authentication, and fraud prevention systems to improve transaction security. Integration with subscription management, real-time analytics, and customer engagement tools is increasing DCB’s value for content providers and mobile operators. Some vendors are extending DCB capabilities to smart devices and IoT environments, while others are bundling it with mobile wallets and loyalty programs to create unified mobile commerce ecosystems.

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Regional Insights

Asia-Pacific is the leading region in the DCB market due to high mobile adoption, limited banking access, and government support for digital payments in countries like India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Europe follows with widespread DCB integration in mobile gaming, digital media, and carrier services. North America is gaining traction through content platforms and direct-to-consumer brands leveraging frictionless payment experiences. Latin America and the Middle East are emerging as fast-growth regions, where DCB is bridging payment gaps in rural and low-income segments.

Competitive Landscape

The DCB market is highly dynamic, with telcos, aggregators, and fintech players forming strategic alliances to expand service portfolios and reach. Key players focus on security, seamless integration, and partnerships with content and app providers. Leading companies include Boku Inc., Fortumo (a Boku company), DOCOMO Digital, Centili, Comviva, Infomedia, DIMOCO Carrier Billing, Mobiyo, NTH Mobile, and Telesign. These firms are investing in new use cases such as e-learning, ticketing, charity donations, and OTT media platforms.

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Future Trends

DCB will expand beyond digital goods into physical commerce, especially in markets where POS systems support mobile billing. Integration with super apps, gaming ecosystems, and metaverse platforms will fuel the next wave of growth. Real-time billing reconciliation, cross-border compatibility, and advanced fraud analytics will be crucial for scalability. As 5G adoption grows, DCB may also support micropayments for high-bandwidth services like AR/VR streaming and cloud gaming.

The direct carrier billing market is set to grow steadily as mobile commerce becomes a dominant force in global payments. With its simplicity, reach, and adaptability, DCB is helping businesses capture new customers, reduce cart abandonment, and tap into mobile-first economies. As digital services evolve and user expectations rise, DCB will continue playing a strategic role in enabling secure, accessible, and frictionless digital transactions.

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