Provide a detailed profile of the major, infrastructure-based mobile network operators (MNOs) currently active in mainland China. For each MNO, please include:
- Company Ownership: (e.g., state-owned, publicly traded, etc.)
- Key Technologies and Services: (e.g., 4G, 5G, VoLTE, IoT offerings)
- Current Number of Active Mobile Subscribers: (most recent available data)
- Market Share: (percentage of the total mobile subscriber base)
- Common APNs: (Access Point Names) used for mobile internet access.
- Official Customer Service Contact Information: (phone numbers, websites, social media channels).
Please exclude information on mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs).
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1. China Mobile
- Ownership: State-owned enterprise (controlled by the Chinese government).
- Key Technologies and Services:
- 4G LTE, 5G NR (New Radio)
- VoLTE (Voice over LTE)
- IoT (Internet of Things) offerings, including NB-IoT and LTE-M
- Mobile broadband, cloud services, and smart home solutions.
- Active Mobile Subscribers: ~990 million (as of 2023).
- Market Share: ~60% of the total mobile subscriber base in China.
- Common APNs:
cmnet(for general internet access)cmwap(for WAP-based services)
- Customer Service:
- Phone: 10086 (customer service hotline)
- Website: www.10086.cn
- Social Media: WeChat Official Account (中国移动), Weibo (@中国移动).
2. China Telecom
- Ownership: State-owned enterprise (controlled by the Chinese government).
- Key Technologies and Services:
- 4G LTE, 5G NR
- VoLTE (Voice over LTE)
- IoT offerings, including NB-IoT and LTE-M
- Integrated fixed-line and mobile services, cloud computing, and AI solutions.
- Active Mobile Subscribers: ~390 million (as of 2023).
- Market Share: ~23% of the total mobile subscriber base in China.
- Common APNs:
ctnet(for general internet access)ctwap(for WAP-based services)
- Customer Service:
- Phone: 10000 (customer service hotline)
- Website: www.189.cn
- Social Media: WeChat Official Account (中国电信), Weibo (@中国电信).
3. China Unicom
- Ownership: Mixed ownership (state-owned with minority stakes held by private investors, including Tencent and Alibaba).
- Key Technologies and Services:
- 4G LTE, 5G NR
- VoLTE (Voice over LTE)
- IoT offerings, including NB-IoT and LTE-M
- Mobile broadband, cloud services, and enterprise solutions.
- Active Mobile Subscribers: ~330 million (as of 2023).
- Market Share: ~17% of the total mobile subscriber base in China.
- Common APNs:
3gnet(for general internet access)3gwap(for WAP-based services)
- Customer Service:
- Phone: 10010 (customer service hotline)
- Website: www.10010.com
- Social Media: WeChat Official Account (中国联通), Weibo (@中国联通).
Notes:
- Market Share: The percentages are approximate and based on the most recent publicly available data.
- APNs: These are the most commonly used APNs, but specific configurations may vary depending on the device and region.
- Customer Service: All three MNOs provide 24/7 customer support through their hotlines, websites, and social media channels.
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