Fixed communications service revenue in Asia-Pacific (APAC) is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1 percent, rising from $386 billion in 2025 to $405 billion in 2030, according to GlobalData.
Growth in the fixed communications service revenue will be primarily driven by the expansion of fixed broadband — especially fiber broadband — in emerging markets such as India, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Broadband Adoption and Penetration
Fixed broadband penetration in APAC is expected to increase from 22.6 percent in 2025 to 24.6 percent in 2030.
Government-led infrastructure programs are driving adoption in emerging markets.
Malaysia: The JENDELA Phase 2 program has extended broadband coverage to 98 percent of populated areas and connected 9.48 million premises by July 2025.
India: The $18 billion BharatNet Phase 3 initiative aims to deliver subsidized fiber broadband to rural villages by 2027.
Developed markets such as Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore enjoy high broadband penetration through national broadband network projects.
Fiber Broadband Dominance
By 2030, fiber will represent 87 percent of total fixed lines in developed APAC and 90 percent in emerging APAC.
Affordable, high-speed fiber plans bundled with SVoD and pay-TV services are fueling adoption.
Country Highlights
China: 99 percent of broadband subscriptions already on fiber in 2025. The MIIT launched pilot projects for 10-gigabit optical networks to support advanced applications like cloud computing, UHD video, and smart home solutions.
Singapore: FTTH/B will reach nearly 100 percent coverage by 2030, driven by NetLink NBN Trust’s investments.
Voice Services Trend
Fixed voice penetration will remain flat at around 10 percent through 2030.
Circuit-switched lines will decline at a CAGR of 1.7 percent, while packet-switched (VoIP) lines will grow at 2.8 percent.
Fixed voice revenue will continue to drop due to the increasing use of mobile and OTT-based voice services.
Main operators
In India, Reliance Jio’s JioFiber offers monthly broadband plans starting at Rs 399 for unlimited data at about 30 Mbps, going up to Rs 3,999 for 1 Gbps speed. Common plans include Rs 399 for 30 Mbps with unlimited data and free voice calls, Rs 699 for 100 Mbps, Rs 999 for 150 Mbps with access to OTT apps, and Rs 1,499 for 300 Mbps with OTT bundles. Higher-tier plans of 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps are available in select markets. Many plans include a free set-top box for TV streaming and bundled OTT subscriptions such as Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar.
Jio (part of Reliance Industries Limited) aims to add a million broadband home connections every 30 days and target 100 million home broadband customers, news report said.
Jio has earmarked around Rs 2 lakh crore (~US$24-25 billion) for a pan-India 5G rollout, aiming to cover all towns/talukas. Jio Platforms is planning an IPO in 2026, with valuations speculated at Rs 10-12 lakh crore (~US$120-150 billion), Financial Express reports.
In New Zealand, Spark provides fibre broadband plans with unlimited data under several tiers and “with benefits” variants that add premium content. Typical pricing includes the Everyday Fibre plan at about NZ$75 for 50 Mbps, Essential Fibre at NZ$85 for 319 Mbps, and Max Fibre at NZ$100 for 914 Mbps. The “with benefits” options, at slightly higher prices, include Netflix Standard and McAfee security. These plans are open-term, meaning no fixed contract, and customers may need to pay around NZ$150 for a modem if not using their own.
Spark’s three-year strategy (2024-26) envisages investment of roughly NZ$250-300 million in data centres, and NZ$40-60 million in standalone 5G.
In Australia, Telstra offers home broadband over the national broadband network (nbn) with unlimited data and multiple speed options. The Telstra Smart Modem 4 is included for new internet and voice customers. Plans include the Premium nbn500 with speeds of around 500 Mbps down and 40 Mbps up, and the Ultrafast nbn1000 offering up to 815 Mbps down and 80 Mbps up during peak hours for eligible fibre and HFC connections. Telstra also supports free fibre upgrades for eligible addresses to enable higher speeds, depending on local infrastructure.
Telstra has committed around A$800 million (≈ US$540-600 million) in network upgrades – including next-generation radio access, Open RAN-ready hardware, 5G Advanced software and AI/automation. It has a multi-year AI strategy: for example, investing US$700 million over seven years in AI capabilities in partnership with Accenture – to streamline operations, reduce complexity and transition from legacy networks.
Overall Outlook
The APAC fixed communications market will see modest revenue growth through 2030, fueled by widespread fiber broadband expansion and digital inclusion initiatives. Fiber-based internet services will dominate, while traditional voice revenues will continue to erode amid the shift toward mobile and internet-based communication.
Baburajan Kizhakedath
