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South Africa’s mobile services market is set to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.1% from $7.1 billion in 2025 to $7.5 billion in 2030. While traditional voice revenues continue to erode, sustained growth in mobile broadband, expanding LTE footprints, and a rapid shift toward higher average revenue per user (ARPU) 5G plans […]
Fiber-led broadband to drive South Africa fixed communications to 4.1% during 2025-2030, forecasts GlobalData
Fixed communication services revenue in South Africa is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% during 2025-2030. Broadband, led by fiber-optic (FTTH/B) and accelerating fiber rollouts, will be the primary growth engine, while fixed wireless access (FWA) offers an important complementary route in underserved areas, says GlobalData, a leading data […]
Saudi Arabia mobile services revenue to grow at 4.5% CAGR over 2025-30, forecasts GlobalData
The total mobile services revenue in Saudi Arabia is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%, from $13.9 billion in 2025 to $17.4 billion in 2030, mainly driven by the increasing adoption of mobile data services, especially over 5G networks, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According […]
Hong Kong FWA services market set for 9.6% CAGR between 2025 and 2030, forecasts GlobalData
The fixed wireless access (FWA) service revenue in Hong Kong is expected to increase at a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% between 2025 and 2030, driven by the country’s extensive 5G network coverage, and growing demand for high-speed connectivity in areas where extending fiber lines is challenging, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data […]
Fixed wireless access connections in Australia to grow at 5.5% CAGR during 2025-2030, forecasts GlobalData
Fixed wireless access (FWA) connections in Australia are set to register a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% between 2025 and 2030, driven by the growing demand for high-speed internet services in regional and remote areas with limited fiber coverage and the emergence of FWA as an alternative to fiber broadband, forecasts GlobalData, […]
5G subscriptions in Asia-Pacific to reach 4.6 billion in 2030, forecasts GlobalData
5G uptake in the Asia-Pacific region is set to accelerate at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%, from 2.7 billion in 2025 to 4.6 billion in 2030. This growth reflects the rapid adoption of low-cost 5G devices, continued network rollouts in markets such as India, Malaysia and Thailand, and forthcoming service launches in […]
SASE and SD-WAN changes accelerate as enterprises prioritize unified networking and security, says GlobalData
The shifting of software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN to secure access service edge (SASE) and) is reshaping enterprise connectivity strategies. This is driven by hybrid work, cloud migration, and rising security challenges that demand simplified, end-to-end architectures, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Over the past decade, SD-WAN transformed enterprise routing by […]
China cellular M2M/IoT connectivity market to register 7% CAGR during 2025-30, forecasts GlobalData
China’s cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) / Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity market will expand steadily over the coming half-decade, with subscriptions projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% between 2025 and 2030, driven by emerging use cases across various industry segments, 5G infrastructure developments by telcos, and their comprehensive M2M/IoT service […]
India FWA connections to surge at 21.4% CAGR during 2025-30, forecasts GlobalData
Fixed wireless access (FWA) connections in India are projected to reach 21.4 million by the end of 2030, registering a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4% between 2025 and 2030, driven by growing demand for high-speed internet services in areas with limited fiber coverage and the emergence of FWA as an alternative for […]
APAC fixed wireless access subscriptions to grow at 13.7% CAGR during 2025-30, forecasts GlobalData
The total fixed wireless access (FWA) connections in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7% between 2025 and 2030, driven by growing demand for reliable, high-speed internet connectivity—particularly in rural and underserved areas and in locations where fiber deployments are not feasible, forecasts GlobalData, a […]
Cellular M2M/IoT connections in Australia to reach 22.1 million by 2030, forecasts GlobalData
Driven by widespread availability and adoption of 5G services, 5G network evolution and modernization, evolving use cases for IoT/M2M connectivity, and strong government support for IoT/M2M ecosystems, the total M2M/IoT cellular connections are forecast to reach 22.1 million in Australia by end of 2030, maintaining a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% from […]
China fixed communication service revenue growth to remain stagnant through 2030, forecasts GlobalData
The total fixed communications services revenue in China is expected to see sluggish compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.7% between 2025 and 2030, mainly due to drop in average revenue per user (ARPU) levels, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s China Fixed Communication Forecast (Q3 2025) reveals that fixed voice and […]
RingCentral enhancements add value, but lack differentiation, says GlobalData
RingCentral announced a critical mass of new and upcoming AI enhancements to its platform concentrated primarily on contact center capabilities but also blending in sales support and team collaboration. Although these features provide organizations with valuable insight across their business operations, they are largely already reflected in the portfolios from the likes of Cisco, Zoom, […]
Fiber will continue to dominate APAC fixed communication services market through 2030, forecasts GlobalData
Fixed communications service revenue in Asia-Pacific (APAC) is forecast to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1% between 2025 and 2030. This growth will be supported by continued increases in fixed broadband subscriptions—particularly in the region’s emerging markets—and will be led by the fiber broadband segment, according to GlobalData, a leading data and […]
South Korea cellular M2M/IoT services market to reach about $900 million in 2029, forecasts GlobalData
Cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) / Internet of Things (IoT) service revenue in South Korea is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from $578 million in 2024 to about $900 million in 2029, driven by 5G advancements, expanding digital infrastructure, and increasing efforts by telcos to drive new M2M/IoT use cases, […]
Cellular M2M/IoT subscriptions in Japan to reach 110 million by 2030, forecasts GlobalData
The total machine-to-machine (M2M) / Internet of Things (IoT) cellular subscriptions in Japan are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7% during 2025-2030 and reach about 110 million by end of 2030, mainly driven by 5G advancements, expanding digital infrastructure, and increasing use cases for IoT ecosystems like industrial automation, […]
Samsung Galaxy XR undercuts Apple and bets on Korea-first, says GlobalData
Following the news that Samsung Electronics has unveiled mixed reality (XR) headset “Galaxy XR” today; Anisha Bhatia, Senior Technology Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Samsung’s new Galaxy XR headset targets South Korea despite a simultaneous US launch—the late-night US timing of the launch aligns with mid-morning in Korea—indicating […]
Neobanks test MVNO model, but few will succeed as mobile value chains shift, says GlobalData
A small but growing group of branchless digital banks (neobanks) are moving into the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) space as operators and fintechs realign mobile value chains. Although advancements such as eSIM adoption and turnkey MVNE/MVNO platforms have reduced entry barriers, achieving commercial viability and operational efficiency in this space remains highly demanding, says […]
Cisco differentiates with bold AI strategy at WebexOne 2025, says GlobalData
Cisco wrapped up the 2025 edition of its annual marquee event “WebexOne,” showcasing AI-powered enhancements to the Webex platform across collaboration, contact center, and devices. This year greater emphasis was placed on Cisco’s AI strategy with the enhancements cast as enablers of the strategy encompassing three pillars: “Intentional AI,” “Connected Intelligence,” and “Open Ecosystems,” according […]
Telecom service revenue in Vietnam to increase at 2.6% CAGR between 2024 and 2029, forecasts GlobalData
The total telecom services revenue in Vietnam is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6% during 2024-2029, led by growth in mobile data and fixed broadband segments, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Vietnam Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report reveals that the mobile voice service revenue will […]