The fixed communication services revenue in Malaysia is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4% from $1.7 billion in 2025 to $2.1 billion in 2030. This growth will be driven by the increasing demand for fixed broadband services, particularly fiber-optic services, reveals GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.

GlobalData’s Malaysia Fixed Communication Forecast (Q4 2025) reveals that the fixed voice service revenue will remain stagnant, displaying a moderate CAGR of 0.7% over 2025-2030, owing to the consumer shift from traditional telephony to mobile/over-the-top (OTT) based communication services.

Fixed broadband service revenue, on the other hand, will increase at a CAGR of 4.3% during 2025-2030, driven by the growing adoption of higher ARPU fiber-optic (FTTH/B) services.

Pradeepthi Kantipudi, Telecom Analyst at GlobalData, says: “Fiber lines accounted for more than 97% share of the total fixed broadband lines in 2025 and will remain the leading broadband technology through 2030. This growth in fiber lines will be driven by the growing demand for high-speed broadband connectivity and efforts by the government and telecom operators to upgrade and expand fiber broadband infrastructure in the country.”

The Malaysian government’s Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) plan targeting fiber-optic coverage expansions, for instance, will help drive further adoption of the fiber broadband services and boost digital connectivity and economic development for the country.

Telekom Malaysia will lead both fixed voice and fixed broadband segments by subscriber share through 2030. The telco’s leading position in the fixed broadband segment is driven by its strong presence in the FTTH/B service segment and continued focus on fibre network expansions.

Kantipudi concludes: “The expansion of fiber infrastructure will play a pivotal role in supporting economic growth and bridging the digital divide, particularly in underserved rural areas.”