Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: The overall operation of the communication industry in the first quarter was stable, with cumulative telecommunication revenue reaching 439.4 billion yuan.

On April 23, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the first quarter economic performance of the communications industry in 2026. In the first quarter, the overall operation of the communications industry was stable. The total volume of telecommunications services continued to grow, new infrastructure construction steadily progressed, and the user base for technologies like 5G, gigabit, and the Internet of Things continued to expand. Mobile internet access traffic maintained a rapid growth. Overall, the telecommunications services volume remained steady and increased. In the first quarter, total telecommunications service revenue reached 439.4 billion yuan, a decrease of 1.8% compared to the same period last year. Calculated at constant prices from the previous year, the total volume of telecommunications services increased by 8.3% year-on-year. The original text discusses the economic operation of the communication industry in the first quarter of 2026, detailing the overall stability in operations, growth in telecommunications services, and the expansion of user bases for various technologies. It also covers the development of fixed broadband and mobile phone users, the use of telecommunications services, and the improvement in communication capabilities such as fiber optic broadband networks and 5G network development in various regions.