5G is a global phenomenon, but the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has always been one of the key engine rooms for the industry. Research from the global trade association for the mobile industry has calculated that the region will account for over two-fifths (41%) of mobile connections by the end of 2030, up from 4% in 2022, with around 1.4 billion 5G connections. The GSMA’s Mobile economy APAC 2023 report highlighted the key trends and forecasts shaping the mobile ecosystems of eight countries in the region Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea. It noted that growth will be driven by a fall in the average price of 5G devices, rapid network expansion in many countries, and concerted efforts by leading governments to integrate mobile-enabled technologies into many aspects of society. However, the annual mobile economy report also reveals that while mature markets, such as Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea are at the forefront of 5G mobile innovation, barriers continue to affect overall mobile access and usage in a number of other APAC countries. Among the report’s key findings was the expectation that mobile subscribers will rise by 400 million between 2022 and 2030 to reach […]
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