The Asia-Pacific (APAC) mobile services market is projected to grow from $310.6b in 2025 to $347.3b in 2030, driven by a 2.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), as revealed by GlobalData. This growth is primarily attributed to the expansion of 5G networks and the increase in mobile subscribers across the region.
According to GlobalData’s Asia-Pacific Mobile Broadband Forecast (Q4 2025), mobile data services will continue to be the largest revenue contributor, bolstered by the proliferation of high-average revenue per user (ARPU) 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 Zong and Jazz launching services in March 2026. Similarly, Sri Lanka’s Dialog and Mobitel have commenced 5G services, expanding their networks nationwide.
Government initiatives in countries like Australia, China, and India are further supporting 5G expansion through national strategies and public sector investments. China is expected to maintain its position as the largest 5G market, with 88% of mobile subscriptions on 5G by 2030.
Vaidya also highlighted the expected rise in average monthly data usage from 26.6GB in 2025 to 45.6GB in 2030, driven by increased consumption of online content. However, mobile voice service revenue is anticipated to decline at a CAGR of 9.2% as consumers shift to internet-based communication services.
