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Future of Mobile Services in Asia-Pacific

Publisher Frost & Sullivan
Published Jan 08, 2026
Length 50 Pages
SKU # MC20763538

Description

Leading mobile operators in APAC are setting ambitious net-zero targets, investing heavily in renewable energy, and embedding circular economy principles into their operations. For these companies, sustainability has evolved from a compliance requirement to a core strategic pillar, influencing financing decisions, infrastructure investments, and product design. These leaders typically operate in markets with high ESG transparency and strong capital availability, such as Singapore, China, and South Korea.

If compliance is not the main driver, the two biggest push factors of greater sustainability efforts by mobile operators are strong youth support for environmentally conscious brands and practices, and energy-efficiency approaches that help alleviate their biggest cost burden. These factors are hard to ignore as they coincide with key revenue and cost drivers. Other push factors include investor pressure, regulatory requirements, and the broader corporate strategy to create long-term value and manage climate-related risks.

The future of mobile services will be proactive, data-driven, and user-centric, delivered over energy-efficient networks. While 5G-Advanced and AI-driven power management are key enablers of sustainability, not all operators will adopt 5G immediately. The transition toward sustainable operations—whether on 4G or 4G+5G—is inevitable and offers clear benefits. Acting as a green enabler for other industries and driving Scope 3 decarbonization will be a critical advantage for operators in this journey.

Table of Contents

50 Pages
Research Scope
Scope of Analysis
Customer Segmentation and Key Competitors for Mobile Services
Strategic Imperatives
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Mobile Services Industry
Growth Opportunity Analysis
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Future of Mobile Services in Asia-Pacific—Key Industry Updates
Strategic Imperative for Mobile Operators Focus on Sustainability
Mobile Operators Benefits From Being Sustainable
Challenges to Achieving Sustainability and Action Needed
Mobile Operators Transformation as a Result of Sustainability Push
APAC Approaches to Sustainability Efforts—Singapore
APAC Approaches to Sustainability Efforts—China
APAC Approaches to Sustainability Efforts—South Korea
APAC Approaches to Sustainability Efforts—Malaysia
2G/3G Shutdown as Part of Sustainability Efforts
Focus on 4G as Part of Sustainability Efforts
Key Vendor Innovation as Part of Sustainability Efforts
Conclusions and Recommendations for Mobile Operators
Growth Opportunity Universe
Growth Opportunity 1: Greater Focus on Digital Inclusion to Build a more Equitable, Prosperous, and Connected Society
Growth Opportunity 2: Redcap for Enterprise B2B Solutions to Drive 5G-advanced Applications
Growth Opportunity 3: Freeing Up Spectrum to Support Regional Sustainability Push
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer

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