<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) showed that in 1Q26, telecom service revenue totaled RMB439.4 billion, down 1.8% YoY. Calculated at constant prices of the previous year, total telecom business volume increased 8.3% YoY.</p><p>As of end-March, the total number of mobile subscribers of the three basic telecom operators and China Broadcasting Network reached 1.836 billion, representing a net increase of 9.201 million from the end of last year. Among them, 5G mobile subscribers reached 1.254 billion, a net increase of 49.53 million from the end of last year, accounting for 68.3% of total mobile subscribers. (ta/w)</p></div><p>This article was automatically translated by AI, the Chinese version should be considered the authoritative version. AASTOCKS.com Limited does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness and accepts no liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of this translation.</p></div>

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<p>In 1Q26, China's telecom service revenue fell by 1.8% year-on-year to RMB439.4 billion, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). However, the total telecom business volume rose by 8.3% year-on-year when adjusted for constant prices. By the end of March, the total number of mobile subscribers reached 1.836 billion, with 5G subscribers accounting for 1.254 billion, representing 68.3% of the total and a net increase of 49.53 million from the previous year.</p>

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MIIT: 1Q26 Telecom Service Revenue Down 1.8% YoY; Total Telecom Business Volume Up 8.3% YoY