智通财经网·2025-10-21 11:29Core Insights - China Telecom reported operating revenue of RMB 397 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 0.6% [1] - The company's service revenue reached RMB 366.3 billion, growing by 0.9% year-on-year [1] - Shareholder profit attributable to the company was RMB 30.8 billion, reflecting a 5.0% increase compared to the previous year [1] - Basic earnings per share were RMB 0.34, with EBITDA of RMB 115.6 billion, up 4.2% year-on-year, and an EBITDA margin of 31.6% [1] Business Performance - The company has a strong focus on customer needs, enhancing product and service capabilities for individual and family segments [1] - As of the end of Q3 2025, the number of 5G network users reached 290 million, with a penetration rate of 66.9% [1] - Mobile internet traffic increased by 16.9% year-on-year, with a daily average usage (DOU) of 22.3GB, up 11.4% [1] - Gigabit broadband user penetration is approximately 31.0% [1] New Business Growth - The company has established an intelligent cloud system centered around its first technology "Xirang," providing integrated smart cloud services [2] - Revenue from new strategic businesses includes IDC revenue of RMB 27.5 billion (up 9.1%), security revenue of RMB 12.6 billion (up 12.4%), and intelligent revenue growth of 62.3% [2] - Satellite communication revenue increased by 23.5%, while quantum revenue surged by 134.6% [2] Cost Management - Operating expenses for the first three quarters of 2025 were RMB 359.3 billion, a 0.3% increase year-on-year [2] - Depreciation and amortization costs were RMB 77.9 billion, up 4.4%, due to accelerated investment in digital infrastructure [2] - Network operation and support costs decreased by 3.0% to RMB 114.9 billion, attributed to AI-enabled cost management [2] - Labor costs slightly decreased by 0.3% to RMB 75.2 billion [2] Future Strategy - The company plans to implement a cloud transformation strategy, focusing on innovation-driven development and the integration of artificial intelligence [3] - The goal is to enhance core functions and competitiveness while contributing to high-quality development across various sectors [3] - The company aims to build a world-class enterprise and provide returns to shareholders [3]