Representative ImageThe Asia-Pacific (APAC) mobile services market is set to reach $347.3 billion by 2030, according to GlobalData. The growth, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%, will be driven by the expansion of 5G networks and a rise in mobile subscribers.
GlobalData's report highlights that mobile data services will continue to be the largest revenue segment, fuelled by high-average revenue per user (ARPU) from 5G services. Srikanth Vaidya, a Telecom Analyst at GlobalData, noted, “With most developed markets achieving widespread 5G penetration, and emerging markets like Pakistan and Sri Lanka preparing for full-scale rollouts, revenue growth for mobile data services will remain strong.”
In Pakistan, operators such as Ufone, Jazz, and Zong have secured 5G licences, with the latter two launching services in March 2026. Similarly, Sri Lanka's Dialog and Mobitel have begun expanding their 5G networks. Government support across countries like China, India, and South Korea is also bolstering 5G expansion through national strategies and investment initiatives.
China is expected to maintain its position as the largest 5G market, with 88% of mobile subscriptions on 5G by 2030. The average monthly data usage in APAC is projected to rise from 26.6GB in 2025 to 45.6GB in 2030, driven by increased consumption of online content and data-centric service plans. However, mobile voice service revenue is anticipated to decline at a CAGR of 9.2% as users shift to internet-based communication services
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