Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
India’s telecom ARPU is projected to rise 10-12% in FY 2025-26, fueled by increased rural data consumption. Telecom companies are enhancing rural connectivity to expand their subscriber base. Rural areas are expected to contribute significantly to ARPU growth through higher data consumption and migration to data plans.
Jordan’s telecommunications sector saw strong growth in Q4 2024, with significant increases in mobile broadband subscriptions, 5G adoption, and data usage. Fixed-line call traffic and text messaging also saw substantial rises. Notably, 5G subscriptions grew by 800% compared to Q4 2023, reflecting continued digital transformation across the Kingdom.
Jordan’s telecommunications sector experienced significant growth in Q4 2024, driven by a rise in data consumption and the rapid adoption of 5G. Fixed-line subscriptions saw a slight decline, while mobile broadband and 5G subscriptions surged. Data usage and text messaging also saw considerable increases during this period.
Sri Lanka’s data consumption surged by 11% in 2024, with mobile data making up nearly 69% of the total consumption. Despite a 6% decline in fixed broadband subscriptions, mobile broadband continued to grow. Over half the population actively uses platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and YouTube, highlighting the shift to mobile data.