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AI forces telcos to rethink business models and workforce roles
Generative AI pushes personalization and job evolution.
AI forces telcos to rethink business models and workforce roles
Generative AI pushes personalization and job evolution.
Fixed broadband service revenue to reach $340.5b by 2029
This will be driven by the expansion of fibre-optic networks.
East Asia leads global shift toward subscription bundling
Consumers in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan spend $348 annually on subscriptions.
Revolutionising APAC healthcare with 5G
Tech and health leaders discussed how 5G will enhance patient care in the region
PH gov’t urged to subsidise mobile data plans in rural areas
Underserved households will receive SIM cards with 50GB of data per month.
S. Korea leads mobile game scores in East Asia as 5G improves gaming experience
The country led the Game Score with 90.06 out of 100 during H1 2024.
Vietnam’s new strategy to cover 99% of population with 5G
This aims to enhance digital connectivity for all citizens and industries
South Asia smartphone market grew in Q2 2024 with 2.9m units shipped
Celebrations helped to retain the double-digit increase in the region.
First commercial direct-to-cell connections to launch in 2025
However, the service may have initial low demand due to existing coverage of terrestrial base stations.
China surpasses 4 million 5G base stations
The number of 5G mobile subscribers hit 966 million in China.
5G key enabler for PH digital transformation
Telco firm Ericsson said a 10% increase in mobile broadband adoption can increase economic growth by up to 0.8%.
Japan eyes support for light-based networks to expand data centres
The government will provide aid for fast, energy-saving optical technology.
5G availability high amongst APAC markets
South Korea leads in speed categories with ‘significantly high’ download and upload speeds
India now the second-biggest 5G handset market worldwide
The country overtakes the US in 5G shipments for the first time with 13% of shipment share globally
PH launches public-private alliance to protect telco infrastructure
This is a major issue amongst local telco firms as they continue to struggle with equipment theft.
Indonesia mobile service revenue to grow over $13b in 2028
The country is experiencing a continued rise in 4G subscribers and increasing 5G users
China’s telco, pay-TV services revenue to grow over 2023-2028
Revenue to hit over $500b amidst strong 5G adoption and fibre subscriptions.
