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Mobile broadband revenue expected to grow at an 11.8% CAGR from 2013 to 2018: Infonetics Research.
NEW DELHI: The largest growth in mobile broadband between 2012 and 2013 was in the Asia Pacific region, while it fell in Europe.
According to a study by Infonetics Research, the growth in the Asia Pacific region came close to $300 billion last year.
The study said Mobile broadband revenue will grow at an 11.8 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2013 to 2018.
Growth in Asia Pacific was 5 per cent, the Caribbean and Latin America 4 per cent, and North America 3 per cent, while there was a high single-digit decline in Europe.
While mobile broadband in Europe fell further from around $ 250 billion but is still just above $200 billion, it rose marginally in North America and but remains lower than $225 billion.
Mobile services revenues were just above $100 billion in 2012 and showed only a marginal increase, last year.
LTE services are expected to account for half of total mobile broadband service revenue in 2018, with North America making up the majority.
Mobile broadband has helped overall mobile service revenue growth in 2013, offsetting year-over-year decreases in voice and SMS revenue.
Despite the rise of mobile data, blended ARPU continues to fall or stay flat in every region except developing Asia Pacific, where it rose slightly in China.
Mobile broadband subscribers will pass postpaid voice subscribers by the end of 2014, said Infonetics. Voice services are expected to stay above 50 percent of total mobile service revenue through 2016.
Telecom operators’ 2013 revenue rose 1 per cent to $800 billion — from mobile services including mobile voice, SMS/MMS, and broadband.
Europe dragged global mobile service revenue in 2013, mainly due to mobile saturation and weak consumer spending. The research said price-based competition in markets including Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, and The Netherlands had also contributed to the decline.
Infonetics Research principal analyst for mobile infrastructure and carrier economics Stephane Teral said: “CEOs of European telecoms Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telecom Italia, Telefonica and Vodafone are pushing the European Commission for more consolidation to reduce the number of operators in each country, from four or five to just three.”
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Parineeti Chopra hosts new parenting series Mom Talks on Zee5 and Bullet
Celebrity parents share honest stories in 9-episode show launching 4 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra is stepping into a brand-new role not on the big screen, but as the warm, relatable host helping parents navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children. Bullet microdrama and Zee5 have announced the launch of Mom Talks, a fresh content-led IP hosted by the popular actress. The 9-episode series brings together celebrity parents including Imran Khan, Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey & Sheetal, and Gauahar Khan & Zaid Darbar to share candid, real-life perspectives on everyday parenting.
Positioned as a high-engagement format, Mom Talks taps into the growing demand for authentic and credible parenting content. It also offers seamless, contextual integration opportunities for brands. The series is backed by a strong lineup of partners including Johnson’s Baby, GSK, Aveeno Baby, Mini Klub, Titan Eye+ and Cordelia Cruises.
Bullet microdrama app, co-founder & chief business officer Azim Lalani said the show exemplifies how content is evolving towards more rooted, sustained engagement. “It’s about bringing content that people come back to, while creating a natural space for brands to be part of the narrative,” he noted.
Mom Talks creator Bullet head of AVOD & partnerships Munaf Merchant explained the core idea, “We wanted to build a safe, honest, one-stop destination for parents seeking real answers to everyday questions.”
The first episodes will stream for free on ee5 AVOD starting 4 April 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday and Saturday. The series will also be available on the Bullet microdrama app.
Speaking about their association, Peeyush Unikkat from Johnson’s Baby highlighted the brand’s focus on supporting modern parenting journeys, while Aakash Mehta from GSK emphasised the show’s role in making important health conversations more relatable for new parents.
In a digital space often filled with filtered perfection, Mom Talks promises something refreshingly real honest conversations, celebrity insights, and practical wisdom, all wrapped in Parineeti Chopra’s engaging presence. For Indian parents, this could be the parenting series they’ve been waiting to binge.
