The fixed communication services revenue in Malaysia is predicted to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 per cent from $1.7 billion (€1.4bn) in 2025 to $2.1 billion in 2030. This growth will be driven by the increasing demand for fixed broadband services, particularly fibre-optic services, reports GlobalData, the intelligence and productivity platform.

GlobalData’s Malaysia Fixed Communication Forecast (Q4 2025) reveals that the fixed voice service revenue will remain stagnant, displaying a moderate CAGR of 0.7 per cent over 2025-2030, owing to the consumer shift from traditional telephony to mobile/OTT based communication services.

Fixed broadband service revenue, on the other hand, will increase at a CAGR of 4.3 per cent during 2025-2030, driven by the growing adoption of higher ARPU fibre-optic (FTTH/B) services.

Pradeepthi Kantipudi, Telecom Analyst at GlobalData, commented: “Fibre lines accounted for more than 97 per cent share of the total fixed broadband lines in 2025 and will remain the leading broadband technology through 2030. This growth in fibre lines will be driven by the growing demand for high-speed broadband connectivity and efforts by the government and telecom operators to upgrade and expand fibre broadband infrastructure in the country.”

The Malaysian government’s Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) plan targeting fibre-optic coverage expansions, for instance, will help drive further adoption of the fibre broadband services and boost digital connectivity and economic development for the country.

Telekom Malaysia will lead both fixed voice and fixed broadband segments by subscriber share through 2030. The telco’s leading position in the fixed broadband segment is driven by its strong presence in the FTTH/B service segment and continued focus on fibre network expansions.

Kantipudi concluded: “The expansion of fiber infrastructure will play a pivotal role in supporting economic growth and bridging the digital divide, particularly in underserved rural areas.”

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