However, barriers in certain countries mean APAC still has one of the world’s largest mobile usage gaps
LONDON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 5G will account for over two-fifths (41%) of mobile connections in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by 2030, up from 4% in 2022, according to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy APAC 2023 Report, published today.
By the end of 2030 APAC will have around 1.4 billion 5G connections, with growth driven by a fall in 5G device prices, rapid network expansion in many countries, and concerted efforts by leading governments to integrate mobile technologies.
The annual mobile economy report also reveals while mature markets, such as Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea lead global 5G mobile innovation, barriers continue to impact mobile access and usage in a number of other APAC countries. Despite significant improvements, almost half of the population in Asia…
