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    China Mobile

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    "Connecting people, enriching lives."

    Founded September 3, 1997 Beijing, China CEO: Yang Jie
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    China Mobile Limited, a publicly traded subsidiary of the state-owned China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd., stands as a titan in the telecommunications world. It's the largest mobile network operator in China and, by subscriber count, the largest in the entire world. Globally, it also holds the title of the biggest telecommunications company based on revenue. Its origins trace back to September 3, 1997, when it was established as China Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited, following a significant restructuring of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. While its operational heart beats in Beijing, China, the company also maintains a strong presence and management base in Hong Kong.

    The company offers a vast spectrum of services that go far beyond basic mobile calls. Customers can access mobile voice and data plans, as well as fixed-line telephony, high-speed broadband internet, and digital television services. China Mobile has also ventured into newer territories, providing computing services such as data centers and cloud computing, and even AI-driven solutions. Its network infrastructure is impressively diverse, supporting technologies like GSM, TD-SCDMA, TD-LTE, and LTE FDD, ensuring broad coverage and advanced capabilities for its massive user base. The company has a history of strategic network expansion, including initiatives like the 'Village to Village' program that brought connectivity to nearly all administrative villages by 2010.

    Products & Sub-brands

    Mobile voice and data servicesFixed-line telephonyBroadband internetDigital televisionInternet televisionData centersCloud computingAI servicesM-Zone

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When was China Mobile founded?
    China Mobile was founded on September 3, 1997, initially as China Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited, emerging from a restructuring of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications.
    Where is China Mobile headquartered?
    The company's headquarters are located in Beijing, China, with significant operations also managed from Hong Kong.
    What services does China Mobile offer?
    China Mobile provides a wide array of services including mobile voice and data, fixed-line telephony, broadband internet, and digital television. They have also expanded into computing services like data centers and cloud computing, as well as AI services.
    Who are China Mobile's main competitors?
    In China, China Mobile's primary competitors in the telecommunications sector are China Unicom and China Telecom.
    What is China Mobile's global standing?
    It is the world's largest mobile network operator by subscriber count and the largest telecommunications company globally by revenue.

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    Company Info

    Founded
    September 3, 1997
    Founder
    China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd.
    CEO
    Yang Jie
    Headquarters
    Beijing, China
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Parent Company
    China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd.
    Revenue
    CN¥812.0 billion (2022)
    Employees
    461345
    Global Ranking (Forbes 2023)
    25th on Global 2000 list
    International Operations
    Pakistan (formerly Paktel/Zong), Japan, Thailand, UK, Singapore, Italy, Canada (via CMLink)
    Network Technologies Supported
    GSM, TD-SCDMA, TD-LTE, LTE FDD
    Stock Listings
    Shanghai Stock Exchange (A-shares), Hong Kong Stock Exchange (H-shares)

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