Telenor Asia has conducted a study involving 8,000 mobile internet users across eight markets (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) in South and Southeast Asia on the occasion of Telenor’s 25th anniversary in Asia recently.
The first part of the study titled “Digital Lives Decoded” focuses on life and revealed 5 key trends that are working as catalysts for the surge in digital adoption.
Jorgen C. Arentz Rostrup, chairman of Grameenphone and head of Telenor Asia, delivered the keynote at the event organized by GP, to reveal the findings of the study recently.
Rostrup shared the key trends relating to how connectivity is empowering users with more economic opportunity, daily convenience, and greater access to essential services with the present guests.
The study revealed a common appreciation for an ‘always-on’ life, with an astounding 91% of Bangladeshi respondents believing that mobile usage improves the quality of life. Overall, women lead this trend, with 63% saying the quality of life is significantly enhanced compared to 52% of men across the region. Whereas in Bangladesh, 59% of women opine in favor of mobile phones improving their lives compared to 50% of men.
Following the keynote speech, a panel discussion was held where panelists–GP CEO Yasir Azman, UNDP’s Bangladesh Deputy Resident Representative Van Nguyen attended the programme moderated by Dr. Asif Naimur Rashid, chief business officer of GP.
Yasir Azman said to live our purpose of empowering societies; the GP has been striving to minimize the digital divide through connectivity since its inception. Today, standing at 25, and aspiring to create impact beyond connectivity for the upcoming years, we reflect back on our journey.
