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Taiwan's Telecom Giants Report Strong August Earnings
Communications · Major Telecommunications · economic_daily · 2026-09-10
Taiwan's top three telecom operators reported robust August results, with Chunghwa Telecom leading in monthly EPS while Taiwan Mobile maintains the lead in YTD profit.
What Happened
Chunghwa Telecom Performance: Chunghwa Telecom reported an August EPS of NT$0.57, with revenue and EBITDA hitting record highs for the period. Growth was driven by large-scale IDC and cloud projects, alongside strong demand for international submarine cable capacity and robust iPhone sales.
Taiwan Mobile Profitability: Taiwan Mobile posted an August EPS of NT$0.46, bringing its year-to-date EPS to NT$3.78, a 22% year-on-year increase. The company's enterprise business, fueled by AI and cybersecurity solutions, along with steady growth from its e-commerce arm, momo, contributed to double-digit profit growth.
Far EasTone Growth: Far EasTone achieved record-breaking monthly revenue, EBITDA, and net profit in August. Its year-to-date net profit exceeded NT$10 billion, marking a 13.9% increase. The company maintains an industry-leading 5G penetration rate and continues to see steady growth in digital and enterprise services.
Industry Outlook: Taiwan's telecom sector is successfully pivoting toward AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure. As 5G adoption deepens and enterprise digital transformation accelerates, these operators are increasingly relying on high-value ICT projects and digital services to drive long-term profitability.