China's 2024 Achievements in Communication Infrastructure Construction: Significant Increase in 5G Base Station Share and Continued Expansion of Gigabit Networks
China's 2024 Achievements in Communication Infrastructure Construction: Significant Increase in 5G Base Station Share and Continued Expansion of Gigabit NetworksData recently released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows significant progress in China's communication infrastructure construction in 2024. 5G network deep coverage accelerated, fixed broadband networks continued to expand, and gigabit network capabilities steadily improved
China's 2024 Achievements in Communication Infrastructure Construction: Significant Increase in 5G Base Station Share and Continued Expansion of Gigabit Networks
Data recently released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows significant progress in China's communication infrastructure construction in 2024. 5G network deep coverage accelerated, fixed broadband networks continued to expand, and gigabit network capabilities steadily improved. These achievements signify a further strengthening of the foundation for China's digital economy development and provide strong support for the construction of a digital China.
Data shows that by the end of 2024, China had made significant progress in 5G network construction. The proportion of 5G base stations to the total number of mobile phone base stations reached 33.6%, a 4.5 percentage point increase compared to the end of the previous year. This increase demonstrates the steady progress of 5G network construction, the continuous expansion of coverage, and the ongoing improvement of network quality. This reflects not only the positive guidance and substantial investment of national policies but also the proactive attitude and execution of telecommunications operators in 5G construction. It has also effectively promoted the application and implementation of 5G technology, providing a solid foundation for the digital transformation of various industries.
Meanwhile, the construction scale of mobile phone base stations overall was also considerable. By the end of 2024, the total number of mobile phone base stations nationwide reached 12.65 million, a net increase of 1.026 million compared to the end of the previous year. Of these, 7.112 million were 4G base stations (a net increase of 818,000), and 4.251 million were 5G base stations (a net increase of 874,000). The continued construction of 4G base stations provides strong support for ensuring the stable operation of existing networks and meeting user needs, while the rapid growth of 5G base stations further solidifies China's leading position in 5G technology.
In addition to mobile communication network construction, significant progress was also made in fiber optic network construction. In 2024, China added 8.562 million kilometers of new optical cable lines, bringing the total length of optical cable lines nationwide to 72.88 million kilometers. This includes 1.127 million kilometers of long-distance optical cable lines, 27.69 million kilometers of local network relay optical cable lines, and 44.06 million kilometers of access network optical cable lines. This massive scale of fiber optic networks provides a solid foundation for high-speed, high-bandwidth network services and is an important cornerstone supporting the rapid development of the digital economy.
The growth in the number of fixed internet broadband access ports also reflects the vigorous development of network construction. By the end of 2024, the number of fixed internet broadband access ports nationwide reached 1.202 billion, a net increase of 66.12 million compared to the end of the previous year. Of these, fiber access (FTTH/O) ports reached 1.16 billion, a net increase of 65.7 million, increasing their share from 96.3% at the end of the previous year to 96.5%. This shows that fiber broadband has become the mainstream access method, providing users with faster and more stable network experiences and driving higher demand for broadband services from home and business users.
Even more noteworthy is the rapid development of gigabit networks. By the end of 2024, the number of 10GPON ports with gigabit network service capabilities reached 28.2 million, a net increase of 5.183 million compared to the end of the previous year. The continued expansion of gigabit networks means that more and more users can enjoy faster, more stable, and more convenient network services, providing greater space for future digital economy applications and development, and providing key infrastructure support for the implementation of emerging application scenarios such as smart cities and smart homes.
In summary, China achieved significant accomplishments in communication infrastructure construction in 2024. 5G network construction achieved deep coverage, fiber optic networks continued to expand, and gigabit network capabilities steadily improved, laying a solid foundation for the development of China's digital economy and providing strong support for the construction of a digital China. These data not only demonstrate China's tremendous progress in communication technology but also indicate even broader prospects for China's digital economy in the future. The continued promotion of communication infrastructure construction will further promote the prosperous development of the digital economy, improve people's living standards, and contribute to China's high-quality economic development.
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