Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the second quarter of 2025 reached over NT$56 billion, marking a 4.8% year-over-year increase, driven mainly by the expansion of the ICT business and higher sales revenue [23] - Operating income and net income rose by 5.2% and 3.5% respectively compared to the same period last year, supported by growth in the Internet data center business and steady increases in mobile services [23] - Earnings per share (EPS) increased from NT$1.27 to NT$1.31, reflecting consistent profitability and effective cost control, with EPS reaching its highest levels in nine years for the second quarter [23][24] - EBITDA increased by 3.5% year over year, reaching NT$22.58 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 39.8%, remaining broadly stable compared to last year [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mobile service revenue grew approximately 2% year over year, with a mobile market share rising to 40.7% as of June, and a 38.7% share in the 5G segment [10] - Fixed broadband revenue increased by 1.8% year over year, driven by strategic bundle plans, with fixed broadband ARPU rising approximately 2% [11] - Enterprise ICT revenue increased by 27% year over year, with core service pillars like IDC, AIoT, and cloud services delivering robust growth of 40% and 75% respectively [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from international subsidiaries declined by 41% year over year, primarily due to project-based fluctuations, but Southeast Asia market delivered double-digit revenue growth driven by demand for ICT services [18][19] - The mobile market share in Taiwan reached a new high, with the highest subscriber share among peers at 39.1% [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to execute its "sea, land, and sky" strategy to enhance network resilience and seize future opportunities, including investments in undersea cables and satellite services [6][7] - The company aims to promote strategic bundles to support ARPU growth and incentivize existing mobile subscribers to add fixed broadband services [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, highlighting the successful launch of new services and partnerships [5][6] - The management noted ongoing investments in strategic markets despite global market uncertainties, particularly targeting overseas AIDC-related construction projects [19] Other Important Information - The company received the highest MSCI ESG rating of AAA, reflecting strong performance in governance and data privacy [7] - The company was recognized as one of the top 5% of listed companies by the Taiwan Stock Exchange for its commitment to corporate governance [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for future revenue growth in the ICT sector? - Management indicated that the ICT sector is expected to continue its strong growth trajectory, driven by demand from financial and high-tech sectors [15] Question: How is the company addressing the decline in international subsidiary revenue? - Management noted that while there was a decline, the performance exceeded internal expectations when excluding the higher base effect, and they are focusing on strategic investments in Southeast Asia [19]