Technology, Media & Telecoms is one of the fastest-growing economic sectors and a major innovator, with important spillover effects on all other industries. It is both a source and a carrier of knowledge, supporting the acquisition and building of innovation capabilities in individuals, businesses and public organisations. In today’s era of digital transformation, emerging disruptive technologies and new business models, the Technology, Media & Telecoms sector creates new markets, improves operating performance and brings about efficiency gains and economies for the entire society.
Activities associated with Technology, Media & Telecoms are the manufacturing of semiconductors, electronic components and optical media, and production of a variety of hi-tech consumer goods, such as computers, laptops and mobile phones. It also includes media publishing, software development, motion picture and sound recording, and radio and television broadcasting. Telecommunications, data processing, networking and internet services are also part of this industry.
The mobile telephony subsector is set to undergo a big change, as the current duopoly of PLDT Inc and Globe Telecom Inc will be challenged by the entry of a third player, DITO Telecommunity Corp. On the back of this development, this subsector has ...
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Thailand saw its Internet economy grow to USD 16bn in 2019 from USD 6bn in 2015, driven by sustained increase in penetration of mobile and broadband services in the country. The mobile and fixed broadband subsectors are intensely competitive with few ...
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In the fourth quarter of 2019 China's telecommunications industry continued to undergo dramatic changes due to the commercialisation of 5G technology. It was a period of intensive 5G infrastructure development and technological upgrade. The official ...
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The ICT sector is in a dynamic environment, as it is in the midst of evolving technology, changing government policy, heightened competition and shifting consumer demand. The focus on the ICT sector has increased as it is the key enabler of ...
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Indian ICT is a dynamic sector which both shapes customer needs and reflects the country’s fastchanging demographic and social situation. More affordable smartphones and falling voice and data service prices have catered to this group’s ...
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In the third quarter of 2019, China's telecommunications industry was revolutionised by the commercialisation of the 5G technology. It was a period of intensive 5G infrastructure development and technological upgrade. The official launch of 5G ...
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The telecommunications sector in China has been playing a crucial role in the country’s development processes. As one of the key national industries, it plays a double role. Apart from its traditional functions, it has fundamental importance ...
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Following the heavy toll the COVID-19 pandemic took on Chinese economy in early 2020, the situation improved in Q2 when market players managed to adjust to a new economic and market reality. The performance of ...
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Indonesia is home to the largest ICT market in Southeast Asia, catering for a population of nearly 270mn people. The complex geography of the archipelago nation predefines the dominant position of mobile services over fixed-line. The penetration of ...
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Indian ICT is a dynamic sector which both shapes customer needs and reflects the country’s fastchanging demographic and social situation. The country has a large working-age and consumptionoriented population. More affordable smartphones and ...
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