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Telcos fund the 5G highway but hyperscalers collect the revenue

Tecnotree says AI and real-time event-driven pricing are the fastest routes out of the margin compression trap.

Telcos fund the 5G highway but hyperscalers collect the revenue

Tecnotree says AI and real-time event-driven pricing are the fastest routes out of the margin compression trap.

China mobile giants pivot to AI tokens as data model weakens

The telecom firms are exploring AI metering as connectivity revenue shifts.

APAC roaming gaps trap automakers in SIM gridlock

Fragmented telecom networks force vehicle manufacturers to stack multiple hardware part numbers for local operators.

Price wars erode telecom service quality

Philippine telcos face rising pressure to cut prices without sacrificing customer experience.

Telcos eye 10% cost cut with procurement overhaul, says BCG

Generative AI aids telecoms in reducing procurement expenses.

Vietnam’s telecom service revenue to climb at 2.6% CAGR by 2029

This is due to growth in the mobile data and fixed broadband segments.

How telcos can strengthen customer loyalty

To improve customer loyalty, companies should focus on simplifying their processes and diversifying rewards.

Customers rank telcos by sustainability performance

A McKinsey survey shows consumer demand for sustainability is reshaping telecom operations.

New Globe CEO flags low 5G, fiber adoption as growth risks in PH telco

Carl Raymond Cruz, with his 30 years of experience, is Globe Telecom Inc.’s new president and CEO.

AI forces telcos to rethink business models and workforce roles

Generative AI pushes personalization and job evolution.

East Asia leads global shift toward subscription bundling

Consumers in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan spend $348 annually on subscriptions.

South Asia smartphone market grew in Q2 2024 with 2.9m units shipped

Celebrations helped to retain the double-digit increase in the region.

China surpasses 4 million 5G base stations

The number of 5G mobile subscribers hit 966 million in China.

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.

China’s telco, pay-TV services revenue to grow over 2023-2028

Revenue to hit over $500b amidst strong 5G adoption and fibre subscriptions.