Growth Beyond
Connectivity
Telco to content and media
PCCW
PCCW has demonstrated strong growth both domestically and internationally through its OTT platform, Viu, which has attracted 15.5 million paid subscribers. Content and media now contribute 7.7% to PCCW’s total revenue, highlighting the company’s success in the entertainment segment.
Telco to ace AI (Advanced markets)
SK telecom
SK Telecom continues to be a pioneer in shaping the AI landscape in advanced markets. It has made significant investments and developed strong partnerships to build a comprehensive suite of AI solutions for both internal use and customer offerings.
Telco to ace AI (Growth markets)
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has been one of the early adopters of AI across both emerging and developed markets. Its three-pronged approach—AI Native Telco, AI TechCo, and AI Nation—is particularly strong. The company has made swift gains in redefining consumer services and delivering advanced solutions to enterprise customers.
Telco to ace gaming
Taiwan mobile
Taiwan Mobile has emerged as a distinguished leader in the gaming sector, strengthening its gaming ecosystem through strategic partnerships with Garena, miHoYo, and Riot Games. With pioneering initiatives like Taiwan Mobile X GeForce NOW, it leads the way in integrating telecom and cloud gaming services.
Telco to ace non connectivity
SoftBank
With 51.5% of its 2024 revenue coming from beyond traditional telecom services, SoftBank leads in non-connectivity. Its diversified portfolio includes financial services, cloud computing, IoT, and security solutions. SoftBank is a trailblazer redefining the modern-day telco.
Telco to ace enterprise business
Bharti Airtel
Bharti Airtel is a leading telco provider in India, offering both connectivity and non-connectivity solutions for enterprises. Its enterprise business has recorded 11% growth and is rapidly expanding its portfolio of advanced services, including cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, and data center solutions.
Telco to ace financial services
Globe
Globe’s Gcash is the most popular financial app in Phillipines with having over 94 million users and facilitating seamless transactions across 41 countries. Gcash offers comprehensive services from payments to full-suite financial solutions, establishing Globe as a pioneer in fintech innovation.