# telecom operators

China Accelerates 5G Buildout: 5G Base Stations Top 4.8 Million as RedCap Gains Traction

MIIT’s 2025 communications bulletin shows China reached 4.838 million 5G base stations by year-end, a net increase of 588,000, bringing 5G to 37.6% of all mobile base stations. Nearly 2.064 million 5G sites now support RedCap, indicating a strategic shift toward low-power, cost-effective IoT connectivity.