Region in Focus: Asia Pacific, Q4 2019
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5G adoption, service diversification and inter-governmental cooperation
This edition of Region in Focus examines the Asia Pacific region. The report includes specific market analysis for India, Japan, Malaysia and Pakistan. It examines how 5G launches are growing across the region, with developed Asia leading adoption globally. It also highlights how many operators in the region are seeking growth in adjacent services to make up for the decline in traditional revenue, and how a number of countries are adopting a whole-of-government approach to expedite the rollout of advanced mobile services.
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