前7个月通信业运行总体平稳 5G用户数快速增加

Core Insights - The telecommunications industry in China has shown stable growth in the first seven months of 2023, with telecom business revenue reaching 1,043.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.7% [1] - The construction of new infrastructure, particularly 5G networks, is a key driver for high-quality development in the telecommunications sector, with the total number of 5G base stations reaching 4.598 million by the end of July, an increase of 348,000 from the end of last year [1] - The proportion of 5G base stations in the total mobile base stations has risen to 36%, reflecting the growing importance of 5G networks in the mobile communication landscape [1] Industry Growth - The number of mobile phone users in China reached 1.815 billion by the end of July, with a net increase of 25.08 million users since the end of last year [2] - The number of 5G mobile phone users has surged to 1.137 billion, with a net increase of 12.3 million users, accounting for 62.7% of total mobile phone users [2] Technological Advancements - 5G technology offers significant advantages over 4G, including high speed, low latency, and large capacity, enabling new applications such as remote medical surgeries and autonomous driving [3] - The increasing number of 5G users is expected to create a scale effect, driving further innovation and application of 5G technology, while also boosting the development of related industries such as 5G terminal devices and software [3]