China Builds World's Largest 5G Network

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Oct 29, 2025
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China has established the world's largest and most extensive 5G network infrastructure over the past five years. By the end of September, the nation had approximately 4.71 million 5G base stations, bolstering its cyber infrastructure.

Worker in safety gear climbs a metal tower against a blue sky. The structure's framework creates a dynamic, upward-focused perspective. — Credit: VCG

This figure represents a net increase of 455,000 base stations from the end of last year. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology provided this data.

Two workers in blue uniforms and helmets climb a telecom tower, handling cables. Bright blue sky forms the backdrop. — Credit: People's Daily, China

China's telecommunication sector experienced steady growth in the first three quarters of the year. This expansion was supported by an increasing number of Chinese mobile phone users adopting 5G services.

The number of 5G mobile phone users among the country's three major telecommunication enterprises and China Broadnet neared 1.2 billion by the end of last month, according to the available data.

China has built the world's largest 5G network infrastructure.
The country reported approximately 4.71 million 5G base stations by the end of September.
Nearly 1.2 billion mobile phone users in China adopted 5G services by the end of last month.

Source: CGTN