Simplification, New Cost Structures, and Collaboration Partnerships to Ensure Future Growth Potential
By 2027, 82.2% of major mobile operators in APAC will remain telcos with 25% of them likely to exit or become mobile virtual network operations (MVNOs). Only 17.8% of major mobile operators in APAC will become techcos. The telecoms industry continues to face challenges driving growth from all angles: subscriber, revenue, or investment. Expectations for growth are limited. With the pace of change speeding up and the world being more digital and hyperconnected, the bar for digital company performance has been raised by more agile, competitive software companies. Industry consensus on the way forward is that the successful transformation from telco to techco will help mobile operators stay relevant, generate more revenue, and grow in the future. The shift from consumer logic to a growth logic will take at least 1 or 2 years and not all mobile operators may make it through. This study specifically dives into the growth opportunities arising from the telecom-to-technology-company transition, and covers transition details such as mobile operator strategies, challenges, and outcomes.
