2021 Interim Results
5G Network Deployment
Maintain focused deployment
while saving substantial
investments & costs through
"co-build co-share"
Dynamic investment with due
Achieve 5G industry-leading
regard to technology advancement,
value chain maturity, market &
business demand, etc.
network speed, while network
5G
coverage comparable with the
leading operator
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2020-2022 expected to be the peak 5G investment period
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2021 5G CAPEX budget: RMB 35.0 bil, no. of 5G BTS in use by end of 2021: 700k, net add of 5G BTS: =320k
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Net add of 5G BTS in 1H2021: =80k, reaching >460k
Coverage
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Sped up in-depth & indoor coverage in city urban areas &
coverage of major counties & affluent towns, fully leveraging
the hybrid deployment of 2.1GHz & 3.5GHz bands
2.1GHz band: mainly used for wide coverage & general indoor
coverage to lower TCO
Capability
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SA network fully compatible; introduced key technology of
R16 to enhanced support for 2B
Strong push for network slicing, uRLLC, 5G private
networks, MEC & VONR commercialisation
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