ASEAN telcos at MWC25 announced partnerships and initiatives in AI, APIs, private networks, and industrial solutions to monetize network infrastructure and drive operational efficiencies.
Telkomsel, Indosat, CelcomDigi, Maxis, U-Mobile, PLDT, Globe, and others made key announcements focusing on digital transformation, 5G, AI adoption, and network enhancements.
Initiatives include collaborations with Huawei, ZTE, Nokia, Nvidia, Ericsson, Qualcomm, and Braintree Technologies, emphasizing on AI integration, 5G-enabled use cases, and IoT solutions.
Partnerships such as Telkomsel with Pegatron 5G for smart manufacturing and TikTok for telco verify showcase the potential of telecom APIs and vertical capabilities.
Malaysian operators are driving initiatives to integrate AI into networks for operational efficiency improvements and network quality enhancements.
ASEAN telcos are focusing on 5G, IoT, industrial use cases, API standardization, and private network solutions to meet the evolving ICT requirements and maintain margins in the maturing telecom market.
Future actions for telcos include strengthening industrial capabilities, adopting standardized APIs like CAMARA, developing private network solutions, and integrating AI across different vendors in network roadmaps.
The demand for private mobile networks, advancements in unified solutions, and exploring AI use cases like network troubleshooting and security are integral for telecom operators.