{"id":3202,"date":"2026-08-06T03:56:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T03:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/?page_id=3202"},"modified":"2026-08-06T03:56:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T03:56:26","slug":"asiapacific","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/asiapacific\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero hero_block gsma-load-hidden  has-mobile-image\" style=\"--mobile-bg:url(https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ME-APAC-2026-mobile.png);--mobile-overlay:0.00\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light hero_container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3253 size-large\" alt=\"A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black blouse, smiles whilst looking at her phone outdoors. She stands in front of a beige building with columns and pink awnings. The background is softly blurred, highlighting her expression.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mobile-Economy-APAC-2026-hero-image-1024x576.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mobile-Economy-APAC-2026-hero-image-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mobile-Economy-APAC-2026-hero-image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mobile-Economy-APAC-2026-hero-image-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mobile-Economy-APAC-2026-hero-image.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 id=\"h-the-mobile-economy-asia-pacific-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading hero_title\">The Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hero_sub-title wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hero_button-main mb-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Mobile-Economy-Asia-Pacific-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View report<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Mobile-Economy-Asia-Pacific-2026-Infographic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View infographic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero_group_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns gsma-block_updates_slider_container has-gsma-black-color has-gsma-light-grey-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-number number-block_container\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><div class=\"number-prepend\">$<\/div><div class=\"number js-odometer odometer odometer-auto-theme\" data-odovalue=\"1\" data-odostart=\"0\"><\/div><div class=\"number-append\">TN<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">contributed to Asia Pacific&#8217;s economy by mobile technologies and services in 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-number number-block_container\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><div class=\"number-prepend\"><\/div><div class=\"number js-odometer odometer odometer-auto-theme\" data-odovalue=\"90\" data-odostart=\"0\"><\/div><div class=\"number-append\">%<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">of mobile connections in developed Asia Pacific will be 5G by 2030<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-number number-block_container\" style=\"font-size:60px\"><div class=\"number-prepend\"><\/div><div class=\"number js-odometer odometer odometer-auto-theme\" data-odovalue=\"98\" data-odostart=\"0\"><\/div><div class=\"number-append\">%<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">of the population covered by mobile networks in 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-uncovering-key-trends-in-asia-pacific-s-mobile-ecosystem\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uncovering key trends in Asia Pacific&#8217;s mobile ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, mobile technologies and services contributed $1 trillion to Asia Pacific&#8217;s economy, equivalent to 5.9% of regional GDP. The mobile industry&#8217;s economic contribution will grow to $1.4 trillion by 2030, driven by the continued expansion of 5G and deeper integration of AI across industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asia Pacific is forecast to reach 1.5 billion 5G connections by 2030, accounting for around a quarter of the global total. As 5G expansion continues, networks are becoming foundations for AI deployment throughout the economy; operators are capturing opportunities across the AI value stack, including connectivity, compute, cloud, data, security and enterprise services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital trust has also become a strategic priority as new technologies make the risk of scams more severe. The priority is moving from responding after harm occurs to reducing risk earlier, embedding cyber defence into networks, services and governance, and working with partners across the wider ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mobile Economy Asia Pacific report examines the key trends shaping the mobile industry across the region, including 5G monetisation, AI, digital trust, <a href=\"https:\/\/open-gateway.gsma.com\/\">GSMA Open Gateway<\/a> and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-regional-mobile-economy-reports\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Mobile Economy reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-navigation-tiles navigation-tiles_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns navigation-tiles_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id=\"h-global\" class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id=\"h-china\" class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">China <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id=\"h-europe\" class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Europe <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id=\"h-latin-america\" class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/latam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Latin America <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-navigation-tiles navigation-tiles_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns navigation-tiles_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id=\"h-middle-east-amp-north-africa\" class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/mena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Middle East &amp; North Africa <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id=\"h-north-america\" class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/northamerica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> North America <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id=\"h-eurasia\" class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/eurasia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eurasia <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column nav-tiles_column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id=\"h-africa\" class=\"wp-block-heading nav-tiles_heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Africa<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-download-previous-reports\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download previous reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-report-carousel report-carousel_block gsma-load-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Report carousel\"><div class=\"report-carousel_prev-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><\/div><div class=\"report-carousel_container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-APAC-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ME_1_Asia-Pacific-ME-report-cover-724x1024.png\" alt=\"2019\" class=\"wp-image-504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ME_1_Asia-Pacific-ME-report-cover-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ME_1_Asia-Pacific-ME-report-cover-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ME_1_Asia-Pacific-ME-report-cover-768x1087.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ME_1_Asia-Pacific-ME-report-cover.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asia Pacific<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-APAC-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/plugins\/plugin_flagship_templates\/\/images\/me_asia\/ME_2020.png\" alt=\"2020\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Asia Pacific <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-APAC-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/plugins\/plugin_flagship_templates\/\/images\/me_asia\/ME_2021.png\" alt=\"2021\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Asia Pacific <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-APAC-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/plugins\/plugin_flagship_templates\/\/images\/me_asia\/ME_2022.png\" alt=\"2022\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Asia Pacific <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ME-APAC-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/plugins\/plugin_flagship_templates\/\/images\/me_asia\/ME_2023.png\" alt=\"2023\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Asia Pacific <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/240724-Mobile-Economy-Asia-Pacific-2024-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-14.20.47.png\" alt=\"2024\" class=\"wp-image-2757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-14.20.47.png 416w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-at-14.20.47-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Asia Pacific <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full report-carousel_thumbnail gsma-load-hidden_img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-Mobile-Economy-Asia-Pacific-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Mobile-Economy-Asia-Pacific-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Three young women smile and look at a tablet together outdoors. The image is the cover of a report titled &quot;The Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2025&quot; by GSMA. The mood appears friendly and collaborative.\" class=\"wp-image-3203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Mobile-Economy-Asia-Pacific-2025.jpg 595w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Mobile-Economy-Asia-Pacific-2025-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Asia Pacific <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"report-carousel_next-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 48em) {\n.wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero .wp-block-cover {\nbackground-image: url('https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Banner_360x700.png');\n  background-size: cover;\n  background-position: center;\n  position: relative;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: auto; \/* or a fixed height like 810px *\/\n\n} \n\n.wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero .wp-block-cover img {display: none;}\n}\n<\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uncovering key trends in Asia Pacific&#8217;s mobile ecosystem In 2025, mobile technologies and services contributed $1 trillion to Asia Pacific&#8217;s economy, equivalent to 5.9% of regional GDP. 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