A recent study conducted by Juniper Research, a leading authority in telecommunication markets, projects that global revenue from private cellular networks will reach USD 12.2 billion by 2028.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and the telecom sector in Asia is no exception. The region is rapidly emerging as a global leader in AI adoption, with investment in AI expected to reach USD 110 billion by 2028. Telecom operators in the Asia Pacific (APAC) are leveraging AI to enhance customer service, optimize networks, and improve predictive maintenance.
KT has announced a transformative artificial intelligence (AI) partnership with data processing giant, Palantir Technologies. The CEOs of KT and Palantir signed the partnership in the United States, making KT the first Korean company to join Palantir's Worldwide Partner Ecosystem.
The Asia Pacific (APAC) is expected to see a 2.8% annual growth in mobile communications services revenue, increasing to USD 346.1 billion by 2029. This growth is due to the rising number of mobile subscriptions and the expansion of 5G networks.
CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) and Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) have announced a significant partnership to enhance access to digital financial services for Malaysians. This collaboration aims to provide a more secure and seamless experience using CelcomDigi's Open Gateway and API integration.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved pilot programs for value-added services (VAS) for 13 foreign-funded firms in Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan, and Shenzhen. This forms part of China’s ongoing efforts to expand market access and promote high-level entry in the telecommunications sector.
Global revenue from mobile identity application programming interfaces (APIs) will reach USD 22 billion in 2029, an increase from the USD 2.4 billion recorded in 2025, according to a recent study conducted by Juniper Research.
TOPPAN Inc. and NTT DOCOMO, Inc. have agreed to work together to create innovative communication services for the upcoming 6G era. TOPPAN specializes in information processing and computer graphics, focusing on providing various metaverse services. Meanwhile, DOCOMO is leading the development of next-generation communication technologies through its FEEL TECH platform, aiming to enhance human sensory experiences over networks in the 6G era.
The global Internet of Things (IoT) market is expected to grow at a rate of 13.5% annually, reaching USD 1.8 trillion in revenue by 2028, notably increasing from the USD 959.6 billion recorded in 2023. This growth is being fueled by the increasing use of IoT in businesses and is supported by technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence (AI). However, challenges such as security issues and differing standards need to be addressed to achieve widespread adoption and success.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat), a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven telecommunications, recently announced that it is set to implement AI-RAN (Artificial Intelligence Radio Access Network) infrastructure in Indonesia, in partnership with Nokia and NVIDIA. This collaboration combines Nokia's advanced 5G Cloud RAN solution with NVIDIA's AI Aerial platform to create a unified computing infrastructure for AI and RAN workloads.
