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[[File:Fortumo hosted DCB .jpg|alt=Making a payment with direct carrier billing|thumb|Direct carrier billing is an online payment method. It allows users to make purchases by charging payments to their mobile phone bill]] |
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'''Direct carrier billing (DCB)''' is an online [[mobile payment]] method which allows users to make purchases by charging payments to their mobile phone carrier bill.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/332378|title=Direct Carrier Billing: a Bridge Towards Convenient Billing/Commerce|first=Rajdipkumar|last=Gupta|date=April 17, 2019|website=Entrepreneur}}</ref> The global direct carrier billing market was valued at US$ 29.8 billion in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theinsightpartners.com/reports/direct-carrier-billing-market#:~:text=In%20terms%20of%20revenue%2C%20the,11.5%25%20during%20the%20forecast%20period|title=Direct Carrier Billing Market Forecast to 2027 - Covid-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Type (Limited DCB, Pure DCB, MSISDN Forwarding, and PIN or MO Base Window); Platform (iOS, Android, and Other Platforms); End User (Apps and Games, Online Media, and Other End Users|date=May 2020|website=theinsightpartners.com}}</ref> |
'''Direct carrier billing (DCB)''' is an online [[mobile payment]] method which allows users to make purchases by charging payments to their mobile phone carrier bill.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/332378|title=Direct Carrier Billing: a Bridge Towards Convenient Billing/Commerce|first=Rajdipkumar|last=Gupta|date=April 17, 2019|website=Entrepreneur}}</ref> The global direct carrier billing market was valued at US$ 29.8 billion in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theinsightpartners.com/reports/direct-carrier-billing-market#:~:text=In%20terms%20of%20revenue%2C%20the,11.5%25%20during%20the%20forecast%20period|title=Direct Carrier Billing Market Forecast to 2027 - Covid-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Type (Limited DCB, Pure DCB, MSISDN Forwarding, and PIN or MO Base Window); Platform (iOS, Android, and Other Platforms); End User (Apps and Games, Online Media, and Other End Users|date=May 2020|website=theinsightpartners.com}}</ref> In July 2020, Juniper Research estimated that in 2019 end users around the world spent approximately US$ 33 billion via carrier billing.<ref name="JR">{{cite web |last1=Barker |first1=Sam |title=Direct Carrier Billing: Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 |url=https://www.juniperresearch.com/white-papers/direct-carrier-billing-mitigating-the-impact-of-covid-19 |website=juniperresearch.com |publisher=Juniper Research |access-date=31 March 2021 |date=July 2020}}</ref> |
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The method is useful in [[developing country|developing countries]] and undeveloped areas where [[credit card]] usage is not widespread. In India, only two percent of the population has a credit card whereas mobile phones are widespread.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fortumo.com/direct-carrier-billing/|title=What is direct carrier billing?|website=Fortumo.com}}</ref> |
The method is useful in [[developing country|developing countries]] and undeveloped areas where [[credit card]] usage is not widespread. In India, only two percent of the population has a credit card whereas mobile phones are widespread.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fortumo.com/direct-carrier-billing/|title=What is direct carrier billing?|website=Fortumo.com}}</ref> |
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* [[Bango plc]] |
* [[Bango plc]] |
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* [[Boku, Inc.]] |
* [[Boku, Inc.]] |
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* [[Centili]] |
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* [[Dimoco]] |
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* [[Fortumo]] |
* [[Fortumo]] |
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* [[Google Pay]] |
* [[Google Pay]] |
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* [[Fonix]] |
* [[Fonix]] |
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* [http://www.vetrya.com Vetrya SpA] |
* [http://www.vetrya.com Vetrya SpA] |
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*[https://www.forest-interactive.com/direct-carrier-billing/ Forest Interactive] |
* [https://www.forest-interactive.com/direct-carrier-billing/ Forest Interactive] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 06:03, 31 March 2021
Direct carrier billing (DCB) is an online mobile payment method which allows users to make purchases by charging payments to their mobile phone carrier bill.[1] The global direct carrier billing market was valued at US$ 29.8 billion in 2019.[2] In July 2020, Juniper Research estimated that in 2019 end users around the world spent approximately US$ 33 billion via carrier billing.[3]
The method is useful in developing countries and undeveloped areas where credit card usage is not widespread. In India, only two percent of the population has a credit card whereas mobile phones are widespread.[4]
Service providers
- Docomo Digital
- Bango plc
- Boku, Inc.
- Centili
- Dimoco
- Fortumo
- Google Pay
- Fonix
- Vetrya SpA
- Forest Interactive
References
- ^ Gupta, Rajdipkumar (April 17, 2019). "Direct Carrier Billing: a Bridge Towards Convenient Billing/Commerce". Entrepreneur.
- ^ "Direct Carrier Billing Market Forecast to 2027 - Covid-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Type (Limited DCB, Pure DCB, MSISDN Forwarding, and PIN or MO Base Window); Platform (iOS, Android, and Other Platforms); End User (Apps and Games, Online Media, and Other End Users". theinsightpartners.com. May 2020.
- ^ Barker, Sam (July 2020). "Direct Carrier Billing: Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19". juniperresearch.com. Juniper Research. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "What is direct carrier billing?". Fortumo.com.
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