Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-21 12:56Core Insights - China Telecom reported a revenue of RMB 397 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.6% [1] - The company's service revenue reached RMB 366.3 billion, with a growth of 0.9% year-on-year [1] - Shareholder profit attributable to the company was RMB 30.8 billion, marking a 5.0% increase compared to the previous year [1] - Basic earnings per share stood at RMB 0.34, while EBITDA was RMB 115.6 billion, reflecting a 4.2% year-on-year growth [1] Business Performance - The company has focused on customer-centric strategies, 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 core technology "Xirang," providing integrated smart cloud services [2] - Revenue from new strategic businesses showed significant growth: IDC revenue reached RMB 27.5 billion (up 9.1%), security revenue at RMB 12.6 billion (up 12.4%), and intelligent revenue surged by 62.3% [2] - Satellite communication revenue grew by 23.5%, while quantum revenue saw a remarkable increase of 134.6% [2] Cost Management - Operating expenses for the first three quarters of 2025 were RMB 359.3 billion, a slight increase of 0.3% year-on-year [2] - Depreciation and amortization costs rose to 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-driven cost management [2] Future Strategy - The company plans to implement a comprehensive strategy focusing on cloud transformation and intelligent upgrades, enhancing core business capabilities [3] - There will be a strong emphasis on the "AI+" initiative to drive digital infrastructure evolution and improve competitiveness [3] - The goal is to create a world-class enterprise while providing returns to shareholders [3]