China home to 4 million 5G base stations
Its 5G network now covers every city and town, as well as more than 90 percent of villages. China''s 5G standard essential patent declarations account for 42 percent of the global
In data collected between July 2022 and June 2024, China was reported to have had around 3.5 million 5G base stations installed across the country, with Chinese mobile operators investing heavily in 5G infrastructure. By comparison, the European Union had around 460,000 thousand base stations, while the United States had approximately 175,000.
With over 2.4 million base stations, the country accounts for more than 60% of all 5G infrastructure globally. The Chinese government, in partnership with major telecom providers like Huawei and China Mobile, has aggressively built this network to support industries, consumers, and digital transformation. Why does China have such a head start?
By 2024, 5G base station installations are expected to grow by over 25% annually worldwide The growth of 5G base stations is not slowing down. By 2024, global installations are expected to increase by more than 25% annually, meaning millions of new stations will be deployed each year.
The number of 5G mobile subscribers hit 966 million in China. The country has seen its 5G network and commercialization develop rapidly in recent years. Its 5G network now covers every city and town, as well as more than 90 percent of villages. China's 5G standard essential patent declarations account for 42 percent of the global total.
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