# China Unicom
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The Great Sunset: China’s 3G Retirement Accelerates as 5G Users Surpass 1.2 Billion
China Unicom has fully shut down its 3G network in Zhejiang province, marking a major milestone in China's national plan to retire legacy telecommunications infrastructure. As 5G users across the country exceed 1.2 billion, the industry is now pivoting toward 6G development and total digital modernization.
Sovereign AI: China Unicom Unveils All-Domestic Tech Stack to Shield Shanghai’s Digital Future
China Unicom has launched a full-stack domestic AI infrastructure in Shanghai, integrating locally made chips, models, and cloud services. The move aims to achieve technological autonomy and provides a commercial framework for enterprise AI adoption through tiered services and a dedicated 'Agent Supermarket.'
The Big Denial: Why China’s Telecom Giants Are Not Scrapping Monthly Fees
China's major telecom operators have officially denied viral rumors that they plan to eliminate monthly subscription fees. While experts highlight the necessity of recurring revenue for infrastructure maintenance, new 'Token-based' plans suggest the industry is shifting its billing focus toward AI services.
The Zero-Fee Mirage: Why China’s Telecom Giants Won’t Kill the Monthly Subscription
Rumors of a nationwide shift to zero-monthly-fee telecom plans in China have been met with skepticism by industry experts. While China Unicom has launched a flexible pay-as-you-go pilot, analysts argue that infrastructure costs and the management of finite resources like spectrum make a total abolition of monthly fees unsustainable.
The 'Zero-Fee' Mirage: Why China’s Telecom Giants Are Resisting the Pay-As-You-Go Push
Rumors of a nationwide shift to zero-monthly-fee plans by China's major telecom operators have been debunked by industry experts and official denials. While China Unicom has introduced a metered plan, it still requires a minimum monthly spend, highlighting the persistent tension between consumer demand for flexibility and the high fixed costs of maintaining the world's largest 5G network.
China Unicom’s Triple Crisis: Fading Growth, ESG Laggard Status, and ‘National Team’ Divestment
China Unicom is struggling with stalling profit growth and poor ESG performance compared to its larger rivals, China Mobile and China Telecom. Amidst rising regulatory fines and high customer dissatisfaction, the company is undergoing leadership changes while a major state-backed fund has begun divesting its shares.
China’s Telcos Near One Million Data‑Centre Racks in 2025 as They Pivot from Cloud to Intelligent Compute Services
China’s three state telecom carriers reported 938,000 externally offered data‑centre racks by end‑2025, up 108,000 year‑on‑year, reflecting a strategic pivot from broad cloud coverage to deeper compute‑network integration. The move aims to deliver intelligent, green and diversified compute services for AI and edge applications while advancing domestic digital infrastructure goals.