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Matthias

Matthias Foo

Senior Analyst

Research Focus

Senior Analyst Matthias Foo is an Asia-Pacific Advisory team member focusing on 5G infrastructure and relevant technologies, including Core, Radio Access Network (RAN) & backhaul deployment, spectrum allocation, and cloud-related issues. Matthias also monitors key technological developments within the Southeast Asian region. 

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Topics Covered

5G, 6G & Open RAN Southeast Asia Digital Transformation

Insights

Innovation Is Key to Driving Satellite Broadband Adoption in Southeast Asia

Innovation Is Key to Driving Satellite Broadband Adoption in Southeast Asia

Insight | 2Q 2025 | IN-7765

Strong Growth in Keppel’s Connectivity Business Underscores the Lucrative Opportunity for Data Center Solution Providers in Southeast Asia

Strong Growth in Keppel’s Connectivity Business Underscores the Lucrative Opportunity for Data Center Solution Providers in Southeast Asia

Insight | 1Q 2025 | IN-7730

With New Sustainability Taxonomies Being Launched in the Southeast Asian Region, Enterprises Need to Re-Evaluate Their Green Investments to Align with National Objectives

With New Sustainability Taxonomies Being Launched in the Southeast Asian Region, Enterprises Need to Re-Evaluate Their Green Investments to Align with National Objectives

Insight | 1Q 2025 | IN-7680

CSPs in Southeast Asia Look to AI Cloud Services to Drive New Revenue Streams

CSPs in Southeast Asia Look to AI Cloud Services to Drive New Revenue Streams

Insight | 4Q 2024 | IN-7649

Viettel Bets on Open RAN to Drive 5G Rollout

Viettel Bets on Open RAN to Drive 5G Rollout

Insight | 4Q 2024 | IN-7621

Thailand Poised to Become a Leader in 5G-Advanced Technology within Southeast Asia with Impending Spectrum Auctions

Thailand Poised to Become a Leader in 5G-Advanced Technology within Southeast Asia with Impending Spectrum Auctions

Insight | 4Q 2024 | IN-7560

Bridge Alliance Leading the Charge for Network API Adoption in Asia-Pacific

Bridge Alliance Leading the Charge for Network API Adoption in Asia-Pacific

Insight | 4Q 2024 | IN-7536

With Advancements in Technical Capabilities, Is Free-Space Optics Communications Finally Able to Overcome Past Failures?

With Advancements in Technical Capabilities, Is Free-Space Optics Communications Finally Able to Overcome Past Failures?

Insight | 3Q 2024 | IN-7504

The End of a Generation: 3G Sunset Becomes a Reality in Singapore

The End of a Generation: 3G Sunset Becomes a Reality in Singapore

Insight | 3Q 2024 | IN-7473

Viettel: A Rising Player from Southeast Asia Looking to Disrupt the Global 5G Ecosystem

Viettel: A Rising Player from Southeast Asia Looking to Disrupt the Global 5G Ecosystem

Insight | 2Q 2024 | IN-7416

Connected Vehicle Developments Heat up in the Southeast Asian Region: What Opportunities Lie ahead for CSPs?

Connected Vehicle Developments Heat up in the Southeast Asian Region: What Opportunities Lie ahead for CSPs?

Insight | 2Q 2024 | IN-7358

Reliance Jio Reports Positive Growth in India, but Is It Enough to Justify 5G Investments?

Reliance Jio Reports Positive Growth in India, but Is It Enough to Justify 5G Investments?

Insight | 2Q 2024 | IN-7330

5G Integrated Access and Backhaul Technology Sees Viability in the Maritime Industry

5G Integrated Access and Backhaul Technology Sees Viability in the Maritime Industry

Insight | 2Q 2024 | IN-7277

The Open Gateway API Initiative: Pure Hype or a Valid Proposition?

The Open Gateway API Initiative: Pure Hype or a Valid Proposition?

Insight | 1Q 2024 | IN-7247

Given the Recent Slew of Consolidations among Telcos, Are MVNOs the Answer to Increased Competition in Thailand?

Given the Recent Slew of Consolidations among Telcos, Are MVNOs the Answer to Increased Competition in Thailand?

Insight | 1Q 2024 | IN-7236

Proprietary versus Standards-Based Satellite Communication Protocols: Where Is the Satellite IoT Market Headed?

Proprietary versus Standards-Based Satellite Communication Protocols: Where Is the Satellite IoT Market Headed?

Insight | 4Q 2023 | IN-7189

Is 5G Going to Finally Take Off in Indonesia in 2024?

Is 5G Going to Finally Take Off in Indonesia in 2024?

Insight | 4Q 2023 | IN-7142

5G RedCap in Southeast Asia: The Next Big Opportunity for the Region?

5G RedCap in Southeast Asia: The Next Big Opportunity for the Region?

Insight | 4Q 2023 | IN-7102

Will Large-Scale 5G Adoption Become a Reality for Vietnam in 2023?

Will Large-Scale 5G Adoption Become a Reality for Vietnam in 2023?

Insight | 3Q 2023 | IN-7085

Despite Initial Hurdles, Malaysia Beats Odds to Display Impressive 5G Results

Despite Initial Hurdles, Malaysia Beats Odds to Display Impressive 5G Results

Insight | 3Q 2023 | IN-7038

EchoStar Goes Big on Satellite IoT, A Cause for Concern Among Competitors?

EchoStar Goes Big on Satellite IoT, A Cause for Concern Among Competitors?

Insight | 3Q 2023 | IN-7011

Effective Space Governance: Can This Really Be Achieved?

Effective Space Governance: Can This Really Be Achieved?

Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6977

The End of the 5G Deployment Row? Malaysia Decides to Adopt a Dual Network Model for 5G Rollout in the Country

The End of the 5G Deployment Row? Malaysia Decides to Adopt a Dual Network Model for 5G Rollout in the Country

Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6948

Competition Heats up in the Space Industry as China Seeks to Enter the Exclusive Space Launch Services Market

Competition Heats up in the Space Industry as China Seeks to Enter the Exclusive Space Launch Services Market

Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6921

Growth of the Wireless Backhaul Market Continues: SatixFy Partners with Astrome to Deliver Point-to-Multi-Point E-Band Links for Terrestrial 5G Backhaul

Growth of the Wireless Backhaul Market Continues: SatixFy Partners with Astrome to Deliver Point-to-Multi-Point E-Band Links for Terrestrial 5G Backhaul

Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6899

Singtel’s New 5G Security-as-a-Slice Capability to Open up New Opportunities for the 5G Network Slicing Market

Singtel’s New 5G Security-as-a-Slice Capability to Open up New Opportunities for the 5G Network Slicing Market

Insight | 1Q 2023 | IN-6858

5G Network Slicing Set to Gain Momentum in Asia-Pacific as New Use Cases Emerge, but Not without Hurdles

5G Network Slicing Set to Gain Momentum in Asia-Pacific as New Use Cases Emerge, but Not without Hurdles

Insight | 1Q 2023 | IN-6816

5G and Artificial Intelligence to Augment Smart Mining Operations

5G and Artificial Intelligence to Augment Smart Mining Operations

Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6755

Indonesia: Strong Government and Industry Support Required to Overcome 5G Implementation Issues

Indonesia: Strong Government and Industry Support Required to Overcome 5G Implementation Issues

Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6732

Japan: Enabling Virtual Entertainment, Retail, and Industrial Applications with 5G

Japan: Enabling Virtual Entertainment, Retail, and Industrial Applications with 5G

Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6702

South Korea: Pushing 5G Boundaries with Extended Reality, Multi-Access Edge Computing, and Urban Air Mobility Technologies

South Korea: Pushing 5G Boundaries with Extended Reality, Multi-Access Edge Computing, and Urban Air Mobility Technologies

Insight | 3Q 2022 | IN-6683

Research

Manufacturing Software Revenue in Southeast Asia
Manufacturing Software Revenue in Southeast Asia

Market Data | 1Q 2025 | MD-SMSEA-101

Manufacturing Software Revenue in Southeast Asia Market Data Overview: 1Q 2025
Manufacturing Software Revenue in Southeast Asia Market Data Overview: 1Q 2025

Presentation | 1Q 2025 | PT-3660

Sustainability Reporting and ESG Regulations in Southeast Asia
Sustainability Reporting and ESG Regulations in Southeast Asia

Report | 1Q 2025 | AN-5865

Key Verticals and Opportunities for Smart Manufacturing in Southeast Asia
Key Verticals and Opportunities for Smart Manufacturing in Southeast Asia

Presentation | 2Q 2024 | PT-2901

Passive Base Station Antenna Market
Passive Base Station Antenna Market

Competitive Ranking | 1Q 2024 | CA-1488

Global Wireless Backhaul Markets
Global Wireless Backhaul Markets

Report | 3Q 2023 | AN-5831

Satellite IoT Applications and Services
Satellite IoT Applications and Services

Report | 2Q 2023 | AN-5815

Asia-Pacific 5G-to-Business Developments and Outlook
Asia-Pacific 5G-to-Business Developments and Outlook

Report | 4Q 2022 | AN-5713

Matthias Foo In The News

ABI Research: ‘China Plus One’ Strategy Fueling a $300B Smart Manufacturing Digital Spend in ASEAN Logo
ABI Research: ‘China Plus One’ Strategy Fueling a $300B Smart Manufacturing Digital Spend in ASEAN
EE Times Asia (2024-07-25)
Stronger investments in the region by large Western players, such as Apple, Microsoft, and Intel, demonstrate the region’s attractiveness in supporting their manufacturing activities. “Recent visits by Apple Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to SEA are some examples...
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‘China Plus One’ Strategy Drives a US$300 Billion Smart Manufacturing Digital Spend in Southeast Asia by 2028 Logo
‘China Plus One’ Strategy Drives a US$300 Billion Smart Manufacturing Digital Spend in Southeast Asia by 2028
Electronics Media (2024-07-23)
Stronger investments in the region by large Western players, such as Apple, Microsoft, and Intel, demonstrate the region’s attractiveness in supporting their manufacturing activities. “Recent visits by Apple Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to SEA are some examples...
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Top emerging 5G and edge computing innovations to watch out for now Logo
Top emerging 5G and edge computing innovations to watch out for now
ZD Net (2023-12-22)
The possibilities for edge and 5G aren't limited to manufacturing -- there are multiple applications within other industries such as healthcare and medicine. For example, "Using embedded IoT trackers, 5G enables medical staff to monitor patient vitals in real time, which is crucial for responding to...
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Strong growth in the satellite IoT industry expected with connection revenue of $7.8 bn by 2030 Logo
Strong growth in the satellite IoT industry expected with connection revenue of $7.8 bn by 2030
Broadcast & Cablesat (2023-06-28)
According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, total satellite IoT connections will increase from 10.4 million in 2022 to 27.0 million in 2030 (at a CAGR of 12.7%), with satellite IoT connection revenue growing from US$2.2 billion to US$7.8 billion in the same period (at a CAGR of...
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#TECH: Promising outlook for 5G Logo
#TECH: Promising outlook for 5G
New Straits Times (2023-01-3)
According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, revenues for 5G private network and 5G network slicing deployments in the Asia Pacific will increase from US$732 million and US$151 million in 2022 to over US$13 billion and US$12 billion by 2028, respectively. "5G-to-Business...
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Are tower sales the way to go in the Philippines? Logo
Are tower sales the way to go in the Philippines?
Developing Telecoms (2022-10-20)
Speaking to Developing Telecoms, ABI Research industry analyst Matthias Foo said that maturing debts are the main reason for their respective tower strategies - but it is also a move to boost network performance in the face of new competition from Dito Telecommunity and Now Telecom.
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