China's cellular market accounts for over 35% of Asia's total cellular revenue, with China Mobile Ltd being the largest operator, serving over 900 million customers. Significant investments of more than $160 billion in 5G networks are expected between 2020 and 2025, contributing to the anticipated growth of global 5G connections. By 2025, projections indicate that China's total cellular revenue could reach approximately $156 billion, with a smartphone usage rate of 89% among its population.

1. CHINA’S CELLULAR MARKET
Contributes more than
35% share to Asia’s
total cellular revenue.
Biggest mobile operator is
China Mobile Ltd (CHL)
with more than 900M customers.
Operators are predicted to invest
more than $160B in 5G networks
between 2020 and 2025.
One of the keen
markets to adopt
to 5G.
Predicted to
account up to 70%
of global 5G
connections in 2020.
Adoption will
grow further by
50% by 2025.
What to expect of China in 2025?
Total cellular revenue by 2019
is up to $156B
Mobile Operators
Share 2019
59.23%
20.92%
19.85%
China Telecom
China Unicorn
China Mobile
© GSMA Intelligence
89% of the population uses smartphone
More than 8B connections of IoT
1.17B mobile internet users