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New data published today in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/eurasia\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mobile Economy Eurasia 2026 report<\/a>&nbsp;shows the mobile ecosystem generated $270 billion in economic value across the region in 2025, equivalent to 8.1% of GDP and is on track to surpass $300 billion by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the event\u2019s opening keynote, the GSMA\u2019s Chief Regulatory Officer John Giusti addressed the choices shaping Eurasia\u2019s digital future, highlighting the role of mobile connectivity, 5G, AIready public services and resilient digital infrastructure. He emphasised the need for longterm investment, balanced regulation and strong collaboration between industry and governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Guisti, Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA, said:&nbsp;<em>&#8220;The mobile industry is a powerful driver of growth across Eurasia, contributing around $270&nbsp;billion to the regional economy today and set to reach $300&nbsp;billion by 2030. Hosting M360 Eurasia in Samarkand is especially fitting. Uzbekistan\u2019s rapid digital progress shows how mobile connectivity can modernise public services, boost productivity and improve lives across the region.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Mobile Economy Eurasia 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launched today, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/eurasia\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mobile Economy Eurasia 2026 report<\/a>&nbsp;sets out the scale of mobile\u2019s contribution to Eurasia, along with the key priorities that will shape the region\u2019s next phase of digital growth. Top findings include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mobile technologies and services generated $270 billion in economic value across Eurasia in 2025, equivalent to 8.1% of GDP, and are forecast to reach $300 billion \u2013 or 8.4% of GDP \u2013 by 2030.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Despite mobile internet coverage continuing to expand, a usage gap of 29% persists across the region (nearly ten times the coverage gap of 3%), with affordability, digital skills and trust the primary barriers to wider adoption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By 2030, nearly 30% of all mobile connections in Eurasia will run on 5G \u2013 with Uzbekistan forecast to exceed the regional average, reaching over 40% of connections on 5G by 2030.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mobile ecosystem supported approximately 750,000 jobs across the region during 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By 2030, mobile\u2019s contribution is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.4%, outpacing overall regional GDP growth (CAGR of 1.7%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pitch Day: Uzbekistan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M360 Eurasia also plays host to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.m360series.com\/eurasia\/agenda\/sessions\/6380-pitch-day-uzbekistan-investors-industry-buyers-and-a-corridor-scale-startup-market\">Pitch Day: Uzbekistan<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 a joint initiative between IT Park Uzbekistan, IT Ventures, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the GSMA \u2013 giving the country\u2019s most promising technology startups the chance to compete on an international stage and put their innovations in front of a global investor audience. The winning team will receive $10,000 and dedicated 4YFN exhibition space at MWC27 Barcelona. Follow&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/gsma-mobile-360-series\/posts\/?feedView=all\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our social media channels<\/a>&nbsp;where the winners will be revealed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Green and Digital Solutions regional hackathon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M360 Eurasia is excited to welcome the semi-final of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.m360series.com\/eurasia\/hackathon-green-and-digital-solutions-for-central-asia\">Green and Digital Solutions regional hackathon to Samarkand<\/a>. Taking place on Thursday 21 May, the hackathon will bring together young innovators from across Central Asia with one aim: to bridge the gap between digital innovation and sustainable development in a region facing intensifying climate pressures. 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