As of the end of 2023, the telecom industry in China had around 1.73 billion mobile subscribers. Despite the trend towards more mobile internet applications, fixed-line broadband subscriptions increased by over 46 million users. As the country develops its 5G infrastructure, more people have different avenues to access to fast broadband internet.
Growth and number of telecom users in China 2023 compared to end of 2021, by type of user
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