Mobile operators and the wider mobile ecosystem contributed about $810bn in tax revenues to governments globally in 2025, according to the GSMA’s The Mobile Economy 2026 report.
The report revealed that taxes linked to the mobile industry represented approximately 3.5 per cent of total global tax collections.
The findings reveal the expanding role of the telecommunications industry beyond providing connectivity, as governments increasingly rely on mobile companies as major contributors to national revenue.
The report also highlights the telecommunications sector’s growing importance to public finances.
The revenue came from several areas, including corporate taxes, employment-related taxes, social security contributions, spectrum fees, and consumption taxes generated through mobile services.
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Employment-related taxes and social security payments accounted for the largest share, contributing about $270 billion.
The report noted that mobile technology is also helping governments improve tax collection
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