GSM Asia Pacific

Facts and Figures - Asia Pacific Region

No of Countries                                                          - 48
No of Operators                                                          - 136
Population                                                                  - 3.45 Bn
Percentage of Share Base of total world population       - 52%
GSM Subscriber base                                                  - 1 Bn
Percentage of Population covered                               - 21 %
Percentage of Share Base of total GSM Subscribers     - 37%

Significance of the Asia Pacific Region

Growth Market of the Future with over 52% of the world population
Low level of telecom penetration  (an average of 25% of the population covered in key markets)
Average Growth rate of subscriber additions 31%
Biggest share base in GSM/3GSM Subscribers (37% to date)
Young population (70% below 30 years of age)