Chunghwa Telecom's Q4 2024: Navigating Contradictions in AI Investment and Revenue Growth Strategies

Revenue Growth:
- Chunghwa Telecom reported full year revenue reaching a seven-year high, driven by robust growth across all business sectors.
- Revenue growth was fueled by strong execution, strategic direction, innovation, and operational excellence.

Mobile and Fixed Broadband Growth:
- The company's mobile service revenue recorded a 1.7% year-over-year increase in the fourth quarter, and a 3% year-over-year growth for the full year of 2024.
- This growth was attributed to the increase in 5G subscriber share, averaging monthly fee uplift from 5G migration, and the successful fixed broadband speed upgrade strategy.

ICT Business Success:
- The company's ICT business revenue experienced a 24.1% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter.
- The growth was driven by strong performance in major areas like IDC, cloud, and cybersecurity services, both in project and recurring revenue.

ESG and Sustainability Committment:
- Chunghwa Telecom maintained its position in the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and Emerging Markets Index.
- The company was recognized for its commitment to sustainability and leadership in responsible business growth, highlighted by the receipt of the Asset ESG Corporate Jade Award.

International Expansion:
- International Business Group's income before tax increased year-over-year, despite a slight dip in total revenue.
- Growth was driven by the robust demand for IDC services and capacity allocations in international undersea cables.