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Wired Telecommunications in China Industry Data and Analysis
The Wired Telecommunications industry in China is part of the telecommunication services sector. Industry revenue is expected to decline at an annualized 3.0% over the five years through 2024. This trend includes the decrease of 4.2% in the current year. The industry has a high level of concentration. The three major players in the industry are China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile, with a joint market share of 99.1% in 2024.Mobile telecommunications have rapidly developed over the past decades with both 3G and 4G mobile technology, allowing more consumers to substitute fixed-line telecommunication services with mobile ones. Additionally, 5G mobile technology started commercial application in 2019. Over the past five years to 2024, the number of mobile phone users has increased by an annualized rate of 2.1% to 1.8 billion. However, the number of fixed-line phone users has decreased by an annualized rate of 2.9% to 165.2 million over the same period.The changing habits of users have reduced the industry demand. Modern users prioritize mobility, favoring mobile phones that allow them to stay connected on the go. In addition, the popularity of instant messaging apps, like WeChat and social media platforms, has transformed communication. Users now prefer texting or messaging over making voice calls, which has diminished the demand of fixed-line phones.Industry revenue is forecast to decrease continuously at an annualized 5.4% over the five years to 2029. The rapid growth of mobile communication options and shift in consumer preferences will divert consumers away from fixed-line services. Improving service quality will remain the key to the industry development. And the industry will provide customized services for specific markets like corporate users.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Wired Telecommunications industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released July 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Wired Telecommunications industry in China operates under the industry code 6011. The Wired Telecommunications industry in China comprises establishments providing voice, data, image, multimedia and information services through fixed-line telephone networks. Telecommunication services provided by dedicated telephone networks within some specialized industries and institutions, such as power generation, police, oil, aviation and railways, are not included in this industry. In addition, the industry does not include content providers of value-added services. Related terms covered in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China include pop, 5g, 4g and 3g.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Wired Telecommunications industry in China include Fixed-line local call services, Fixed-line long-distance call services and Other services.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China include China Telecom Corporation Limited, China United Network Communications Limited and China Mobile Limited.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Wired Telecommunications industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Wired Telecommunications industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Wired Telecommunications industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Wired Telecommunications industry in China in 2026?
The market size of the Wired Telecommunications industry in China is $18.5bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China in 2025?
There are 4 businesses in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Wired Telecommunications industry in China?
The Wired Telecommunications industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Wired Telecommunications industry in China?
The Wired Telecommunications industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Wired Telecommunications industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Wired Telecommunications industry in China has been declining at a CAGR of 3.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Wired Telecommunications industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Wired Telecommunications industry in China is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China are China Telecom Corporation Limited, China United Network Communications Limited and China Mobile Limited
What does the Wired Telecommunications industry in China include?
Fixed-line local call services and Fixed-line long-distance call services are part of the Wired Telecommunications industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China is China Telecom Corporation Limited.
How competitive is the Wired Telecommunications industry in China?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Wired Telecommunications industry in China.
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