The trials and tribulations of connecting Asia - meaningfully
02 December 2024
The delivery of universal meaningful connectivity is a no brainer in today’s digital landscape. But how can this be achieved in Asia’s most challenging terrains?
A key talking point for 2024, meaningful connectivity and how to define it has come under increased scrutiny throughout the communications sector.
Find out more How public Wi-Fi is evolving to improve user engagement in venues
29 November 2024
Tiago Rodrigues, CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
In today’s world, wherever consumers are, they ‘just’ want to get connected to networks quickly and easily. We are spoilt with the diversity of networks that we can join across mobile networks and public Wi-Fi, but as we’ve all experienced, getting connected quickly can be challenging, in particular to Public-Guest Wi-Fi. Venues of course want to engage with their public visitors, but whether it is the Asian Games, a team sporting event, shopping centre, or K-pop concert at one of the 80,000+ capacity stadiums South Asia has to offer, it can be a challenging experience for venue and visitors alike to create a user experience that works securely for all.
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APAC’s mobile broadband revenue expected to grow at 5.2%
29 November 2024
Mobile broadband service revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, from US$229.6 billion in 2024 to US$296.2 billion over the next four years, driven by the availability and adoption of 5G services.
According to GlobalData, unique mobile user penetration across the Asia-Pacific will reach 82.9% by 2029, as mobile coverage is expanded in underserved regions and operators push promotions.
Find out more South Asia’s smartphone shipments expand 39.5% year-on-year, but slowdown expected
28 November 2024
Smartphone shipments in South Asia have experienced a 39.5% year-on-year (YoY) growth in Q2 2024 with 2.9 million units — continuing a strong double-digit increase from Q1, according to the latest IDC report.
Bangladesh shipped 2 million units during the quarter with 20.1% YoY growth. This was attributed to the festive season of Eid which provided an opportunity for brands to introduce offers and discounts to consumers.
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