Telecommunication
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.
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.
Indian institutes partner with DoT to develop 6G ‘cell-free’ access points
The partnership will boost India’s 6G technology
APAC mobile economy to grow to $1t by 2030
The 5G technology is projected to add almost $130b to the region’s economy with rapid growth in mobile internet usage
Rising AI demand to double APAC data centre capacity by 2028
Data centres in the region to see $564b investment over the next five years
Telcos struggle to balance SME needs with cost efficiency
SME spending on connectivity increases 8% annually.
Indosat expands AI capabilities to boost Indonesian economy
Indosat’s partnership with NVIDIA aims to enhance AI-driven services in the country.
5G, AI, and satellite tech to transform APAC telecom by 2030
By decade's end, 45% of APAC users are expected to be on 5G.
Smartphone shipments to grow 4% in 2024
This recovery growth is predicted to continue into 2025 after a challenging period for the market.
ASEAN telcos alliance to streamline cross-border connectivity
The new partnership has access with over 10,000 km of network across Southeast Asia.
Five elements needed for telcos to secure future growth
Telco transformation hinges on an evolved operating model, McKinsey says.
KDDI takes part in telecom installation for Philippines' first subway
It is set to fully operate by 2029, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
South Asia drives reduction in global mobile gender gap
GSMA said the mobile industry could gain $230b in revenue over eight years by closing the gender gap.
