China Communications 5G Base Station Data

China 5G rush – 4.5m 5G base stations, 300 5G-A cities, 75% 5G

The total number of 5G base stations in China reached 4.486 million as of the end of May (2025), according to data released by the country''s Ministry of Industry and Information

China reports 4.7M 5G base stations by end of September

There were about 4.71 million 5G base stations in China by the end of September, amid the country''s efforts to strengthen its cyber infrastructure. The figure represents a net

China 5G rush – 4.5m 5G base stations, 300 5G-A

The total number of 5G base stations in China reached 4.486 million as of the end of May (2025), according to data released by the

China''s 5G User Base Expands by Over 100 Million in First Half

By the end of June, China had built a cumulative total of 4.549 million 5G base stations, an increase of 298,000 since the beginning of the year, accounting for 35.7% of the

China home to nearly 4.65 million 5G base stations

BEIJING, Sept. 23 -- The number of 5G base stations in China has reached nearly 4.65 million by the end of August, official data showed Tuesday. The figure accounted for 36.3 percent of the

China 5G base stations approach 4.5M

Chinese mobile operators added 235,000 5G base stations in the first five months of 2025, taking their combined total to nearly 4.5

China reaches nearly 4.4 million 5G base stations

5G boom continues – China has surpassed 4.39 million 5G base stations as of March 2025, with 5G user penetration reaching 75.9%. Digital economy grows fast – Core

China builds world''s largest 5G network with 4.7 million base

The country had about 4.71 million 5G base stations by the end of September, amid efforts to strengthen its cyber infrastructure. The figure represents a net increase of

China home to 4.25 million 5G base stations

The number of 5G base stations in China has hit 4.25 million, with the number of gigabit broadband users surpassing 200 million, official data showed Tuesday.

China home to 4.25 million 5G base stations

The number of 5G base stations in China has hit 4.25 million, with the number of gigabit broadband users surpassing 200 million, official data showed Tuesday. More than

China builds world''s largest 5G network with 4.7 million base stations

The country had about 4.71 million 5G base stations by the end of September, amid efforts to strengthen its cyber infrastructure. The figure represents a net increase of

China 5G base stations approach 4.5M

Chinese mobile operators added 235,000 5G base stations in the first five months of 2025, taking their combined total to nearly 4.5 million, data from the Ministry of Industry and

Ambitious 5G base station plan for 2025

China aims to build over 4.5 million 5G base stations next year and give more policy as well as financial support to foster industries that can define the next decade, the

China reaches nearly 4.4 million 5G base stations

5G boom continues – China has surpassed 4.39 million 5G base stations as of March 2025, with 5G user penetration reaching

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4 FAQs about China Communications 5G Base Station Data

How many 5G base stations are there in China?

2027 master plan – a second ‘Set Sail’ 5G expansion plan aims for 85% 5G penetration and 75% of network traffic on 5G. The total number of 5G base stations in China reached 4.486 million as of the end of May (2025), according to data released by the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

How many 5G base stations will China Mobile have in 2025?

China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile carrier in terms of subscribers, had previously outlined plans to deploy 340,000 additional 5G base stations in 2025. With these new 5G deployments, China Mobile’s total 5G base stations will reach nearly 2.8 million by the end of 2025.

How many 5G sites are there in China?

Mobile operators in China are ramping up 5G and 5G-A rollouts, with the former now at 4.5 million cell sites and the latter in 300 cities; a new 2027 roadmap will see 75% of mobile data in the country on 5G networks. 5G on 5M sites – China has over 4.486 million 5G sites; 5G now comprises more than 35% of total mobile base stations.