South Korea Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Limited DCB, Pure DCB, MSISDN Forwarding, and Others), By Platform (Android, iOS, and Others), and South Korea Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Size was Estimated at USD 1821.18 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 13.64% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 7434.8 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The South Korea Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 7434.8 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 13.64% from 2025 to 2035. Expanding as a result of growing smartphone adoption, rising digital content consumption (such as streaming services and mobile games), and the ease of credit card-free, frictionless payments. Adoption across platforms and industries is further accelerated by robust telecom infrastructure and government support for fintech innovation.

Market Overview

The South Korea direct carrier billing (DCB) market refers to the ecosystem where customers can buy digital products and services, like mobile games, streaming media, and app subscriptions, by charging money straight to their mobile phone bills is known as the South Korean direct carrier billing (DCB) market. This approach provides a seamless and safe transaction experience by doing away with the need for credit cards or third-party payment apps. Additionally, given that consumers still favor mobile payments due to their convenience, businesses can promote and integrate DCB as a payment option by partnering with app developers and content providers. The government's efforts to encourage new payment methods and support fintech innovations also foster an atmosphere that is conducive to the DCB industry's expansion. Trends like the rise of subscription-based services and the development of the e-commerce industry have affected South Korean consumers' preferences in recent years. Furthermore, businesses that offer DCB solutions are adapting to these shifts by enhancing their products to satisfy a variety of customer tastes. A trend towards frictionless transactions is highlighted by the growing popularity of mobile wallets and the incorporation of DCB in app stores. This trend is representative of a broader trend in the region's digital economy. These changes show that as the South Korean Direct Carrier Billing market adjusts to the demands of tech-savvy customers, it has a bright future.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea direct carrier billing (DCB) market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea direct carrier billing (DCB) market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea direct carrier billing (DCB) market.

Driving Factors

Direct Carrier Billing provides a safer substitute for conventional payment methods in light of growing worries about the security of online payments. By aggressively promoting secure payment options, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea has improved the regulatory climate for DCB. According to a Korea Internet Security Agency survey, more than 70% of users favor DCB because it lowers the risk of fraud because payments are made directly to users' mobile accounts rather than requiring sensitive payment information. The South Korea Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market Industry is anticipated to grow as a result of this emphasis on secure payment methods, which is in line with consumer trends. This is especially true as more users become aware of their options for safer transactions.

Restraining Factors

The complexity of the ecosystem, fraud risks, regulatory obstacles, and low consumer awareness are the main factors holding back the direct carrier billing (DCB) market in South Korea. These problems impede smooth adoption, erode consumer confidence in mobile payments, and erect obstacles for digital service providers and telecom operators.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea direct carrier billing (DCB) market share is classified into type and platform.

• The pure DCB segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea direct carrier billing (DCB) market is segmented by type into limited DCB, pure DCB, MSISDN forwarding, and others. Among these, the pure DCB segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The unique feature of Pure DCB is its unrestricted payment processing experience, which makes it simple for customers to buy digital goods and services. Because of its ability to increase user engagement and consumption, it is an essential component of the market as a whole.

• The android segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea direct carrier billing (DCB) market is segmented by platform into android, iOS, and others. Among these, the android segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The market is dominated by Android, which is well-known for its adaptability and wide app ecosystem. It serves a sizable user base that favors easy ways to pay for digital content and gaming.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea direct carrier billing (DCB) market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• SK Telecom
• KT Corporation
• LG Uplus
• Netmarble
• Samsung Electronics
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market, By Type

• Limited DCB
• Pure DCB
• MSISDN Forwarding
• Others

South Korea Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Market, By Platform

• Android
• iOS
• Others