China Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report
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China Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report
The total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in China was valued at $456.4 billion in 2022. The market is expected to increase at a CAGR of more than 2% during the forecast period, 2022-2027. This growth will be driven by the Dual Gigabit Network Coordinated Development Action Plan (2021-2023) aimed at extending coverage of fiber-optic and 5G network infrastructure along with 5G network expansion by operators, which in turn will drive mobile service adoption in the country.
China Telecom Services Market Outlook, 2022-2027 ($Billion)
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The China telecom operator’s country intelligence report provides an executive-level overview of the telecom services market in China today, with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2027. Published annually, the report provides a detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics, and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the fixed telephony, broadband, mobile, and pay-TV markets, as well as a review of key regulatory trends.
Market Size 2022 | $456.4 billion |
CAGR | >2% |
Forecast Period | 2022-2027 |
Telecom Service Segment | Mobile Services, Fixed voice services, Fixed-Broadband Services and Pay-TV services |
Leading Companies | China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Snail Mobile |
China Telecom Services Market Regulatory Highlights
In March 2023, MIIT announced its plans to advance the research and development efforts for the country’s 6G network in the year 2023 and to push for its standardization by 2025. As an effort to this end, the MIIT aims to build an industry development plan to support 6G technology research and innovation.
China Telecom Services Market Analysis by Service
- Mobile services
- Fixed services
- Pay-TV services
China Telecom Services Market Share by Service, 2022 (%)
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Mobile Services Market in China – Deep Dive
Mobile subscription penetration of the population in China will increase 2022-2027 period. This growth will be mainly driven by the continued increase in mobile subscriptions, multi-SIM ownership, growth in smartphone subscriptions given the widespread availability of low-cost smartphones, and the fast-expanding coverage of 5G connectivity
The China telecom services market research report offers mobile services segment coverage on following KPIs:
- Subscription & User Analysis
- Subscription Analysis by Device Type, Payment Type and Technology Type
- Churn Analysis
- Voice & Data Usage Analysis
- Mobile Subscription Market Share Analysis
- Revenue Analysis & ARPU Analysis
Fixed Services Market in China – Deep Dive
Fixed broadband penetration of the population will increase during the forecast period, driven by the continued expansion of fiber network coverage across the country and the increase in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) subscriptions as well as the fast-expanding smart home business, which requires higher broadband speed.
The China telecom services market research report offers fixed services segment coverage on following KPIs:
- Fixed Voice & Fixed Broadband Penetration Analysis
- Subscription Trends Analysis by Access Lines
- Subscription Analysis by Technology
- Fixed Subscription Market Share Analysis
- Revenue Analysis & ARPU Analysis
Pay-TV Services Market in China – Deep Dive
GlobalData expects Pay-TV household penetration to remain stagnant in 2023 and even go on to decelerate marginally over the forecast period. This is mainly due to subscription losses in cable TV segment over the forecast period as a result of an accelerated cord cutting trend.
The China telecom services market research report offers pay-TV services segment coverage on following KPIs:
- Pay-TV Household Penetration Analysis
- Subscription Analysis by Technology Type
- Pay-TV Subscription Market Share Analysis
- Revenue Analysis & ARPU Analysis
China Telecom Services Market - Competitive Landscape
China Mobile led the mobile and fixed broadband services markets in 2022. Through its 5G network investments, the telco is strategically maintaining its position in the mobile services industry. China Telecom led the fixed voice segment in 2022. In the pay-TV segment, China Broadcasting Network (CBN) led the pay-TV market in 2022. Its monopoly in the cable TV segment helps it maintain its pay-TV leadership
Leading Telecom Companies in the China
- China Mobile
- China Telecom
- China Unicom
- Snail Mobile
China Telecom Services Market Share by Companies, 2022(%)
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Scope
The country intelligence report provides an in-depth analysis of the following –
- The demographic and macroeconomic context in China.
- The regulatory environment and trends: a review of the regulatory setting and agenda for the next 18-24 months as well as relevant developments pertaining to spectrum licensing, national broadband plans, tariff regulation, and more.
- Telecom and pay-TV services market outlook: analysis as well as historical figures and forecasts of service revenue from the fixed telephony, broadband, mobile voice, mobile data, and pay-TV markets.
- The competitive landscape: an examination of the positioning of leading players in the telecom and pay-TV services market as well as subscription market shares across segments.
- Company snapshots: analysis of the financial position of leading service providers in the telecommunications and pay-TV markets.
- Underlying assumptions behind our published base-case forecasts, as well as potential market developments that would alter, either positively or negatively, our base-case outlook.
Reasons to Buy
- This country intelligence report offers a thorough, forward-looking analysis of the China’s telecommunications markets, service providers, and key opportunities in a concise format to help executives build proactive and profitable growth strategies.
- Accompanying GlobalData’s Forecast products, the report examines the assumptions and drivers behind ongoing and upcoming trends in the China’s mobile communications, fixed telephony, broadband markets, including the evolution of service provider market shares.
- With more than 20 charts and tables, the report is designed for an executive-level audience, boasting presentation quality.
- The report provides an easily digestible market assessment for decision-makers built around in-depth information gathered from local market players, which enables executives to quickly get up to speed with the current and emerging trends in the China’s telecommunications markets.
- The broad perspective of the report coupled with comprehensive, actionable detail will help operators, equipment vendors, and other telecom industry players succeed in the challenging telecommunications market in China.
China Unicom
China Broadcasting Network (CBN)
Snail Mobile
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the China telecom services market size in 2022?
The telecom services market size in China reached $456.4 billion in 2022.
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What is the China telecom services market growth rate?
The telecom services market in China is expected to increase at a CAGR of more than 2% during the forecast period, 2022-2027.
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What are the key telecom services market drivers in the China?
the Dual Gigabit Network Coordinated Development Action Plan (2021-2023) aimed at extending coverage of fiber-optic and 5G network infrastructure along with 5G network expansion by operators will be the market drivers in the country.
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What are the key telecom service market segments in the China?
Mobile services, fixed voice services, fixed-broadband services and pay-TV are key service segments in the telecommunications services market in China.
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Which are the leading telecom companies in the China?
The leading companies in the telecommunications services market in the China are China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Snail Mobile.
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