The Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2023

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5G momentum continues to gather steam in Asia Pacific, as the technology will underpin much of the innovation and services on mobile-based platforms in the coming years. Notably, India is set to add tens of millions of 5G connections in 2023. By the end of 2030, there will be around 1.4 billion 5G connections in Asia Pacific. Underscoring the impact of mobile in the region, mobile technologies and services generated just under 5% of Asia Pacific’s GDP, a contribution that amounted to $810 billion of economic value added.
In addition to a range of technology, socioeconomic and financial datasets, including forecasts out to 2030, the Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2023 examines key trends across the mobile industry: the 5G monetisation imperative; the rise of generative AI; circularity gaining momentum; consolidation in the region; and mobile fuelling fintech solutions. Additionally, it explores the mobile industry’s impact on the SDGs, public service delivery and climate change issues. Finally, the research discusses policies for growth and innovation.
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