APAC telcos performance benchmarks- Winter 2025 (FY 2024 update)

Summary

The Future Telco report, "APAC telcos performance benchmarks – Winter 2025 (FY 2024 update)," provides a comprehensive benchmarking analysis of telecommunications operators across the Asia-Pacific region. This report examines the financial and operational performance of leading telcos, focusing on revenue growth, EBITDA margins, capital expenditure (CAPEX), average revenue per user (ARPU), profitability, and return on capital employed (ROCE) for fiscal year 2024. It explores how APAC telcos are leveraging artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and enterprise services to drive new revenue streams and operational efficiencies. The report also investigates the impact of 5G network rollouts, mergers and acquisitions, and the adoption of network APIs through initiatives like GSMA Open Gateway. Readers will find detailed breakdowns of market trends, including the role of fixed broadband, converged offerings, and the challenges posed by macroeconomic and competitive pressures. Key questions addressed include: Which telcos are leading in AI adoption and digital services? How are operators balancing CAPEX and profitability as 4G/5G deployments mature? What are the main drivers of ARPU and EBITDA performance across diverse APAC markets? How are leadership changes and strategic realignments shaping the future of the sector? This report is essential for industry professionals seeking to benchmark performance, understand regional trends, and identify strategic priorities in the evolving APAC telecom landscape.