Summary:
Mobile service revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow steadily to $347.3 billion by 2030, driven by rising mobile subscribers and rapid 5G expansion. Data services will remain the main revenue source, supported by increased adoption of high-value 5G plans across both developed and emerging markets. Government-backed 5G initiatives are further accelerating network growth and innovation, with China expected to lead globally in 5G adoption. While data usage and advanced applications like IoT continue to rise, traditional voice revenue is set to decline as users increasingly shift to OTT communication platforms.
Revenue from mobile communication services in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 2.3 percent, increasing from $310.6 billion in 2025 to $347.3 billion by 2030, as per GlobalData. This rise is largely driven by a growing number of mobile users and the swift rollout of 5G networks throughout the region.
Mobile data services will continue to be the primary source of revenue, supported by the increasing uptake of high-ARPU 5G plans. While developed markets have already reached substantial levels of 5G adoption, emerging economies such as Pakistan and Sri Lanka are speeding up widespread deployment, further boosting data-driven earnings.
Government-supported 5G initiatives in major markets like China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia are playing a vital role in extending network reach and encouraging innovation. These efforts involve public funding, cooperation across industries, and more effective spectrum management policies.
China is projected to retain its status as the largest 5G market globally, with 88 percent of mobile connections expected to be on 5G networks by 2030. At the same time, average monthly data consumption in the region is anticipated to increase significantly from 26.6GB in 2025 to 45.6GB by 2030, driven by higher usage of video and social media platforms.
The advancement of the 5G ecosystem in countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea is also supporting growth in IoT and industrial use cases. However, revenue from mobile voice services is likely to fall at a CAGR of 9.2 percent, as more users turn to OTT-based communication platforms.
