The report also highlights the growing importance of digital sovereignty across Asia Pacific. Julian Gorman, head of Asia Pacific, GSMA, said: "The mobile industry is playing an increasingly important role in shaping Asia Pacific's digital future. As this report shows, economies and societies across the region are becoming increasingly digital, with mobile networks serving as the foundation for AI adoption, digital trust and resilient digital infrastructure. Digital trust becomes an economic imperativeAs digital services become more deeply embedded in everyday life, maintaining trust in the digital ecosystem is becoming increasingly important. Other key findings from the Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2026:5G connections are forecast to reach 1.5 billion by 2030, representing 50% of all mobile connections in Asia Pacific.