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Asia’s telecom operators seek growth beyond data plans

Stanislav Nikulin 18 January 2026 22:01
Asia’s telecom operators seek growth beyond data plans

Across Asia, telecom companies are facing limits of the traditional business model as voice calls and SMS cease to be major revenue sources, while mobile data services have become a utility. Despite increasing network traffic year after year, revenues are not growing accordingly, prompting operators to find alternative ways for growth without relying heavily on data plan sales.

Source Telecomstechnews

The conventional growth strategy, which hinged on scaling user numbers to generate more calls and messages, is no longer effective due to the rise of messaging apps and online calls. Consequently, providers are broadening their focus towards cloud services, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and enterprise technologies. This shift aims to identify revenue sources that can expand more sustainably than traditional consumer plans.

As a result, Asian telecom firms are reshaping their business models to remain competitive in the digital era, with innovation and enterprise solutions expected to be key drivers of future growth.

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