Corporate Origin &
Development, At a Glance
China Telecom has grown leaps and bounds to become
the trusted service partner for companies in pursuit of
business excellence and technological breakthroughs.
History
China Telecom Corporation Limited is a large-scale and leading integrated intelligent information services operator. It provides fundamental telecommunications services, including comprehensive wireline communications, mobile communications, and value-added telecommunications solutions such as Internet access, information services and other related services. By 2021, the Company had about 372 million mobile subscribers, 170 million wireline broadband subscribers, and 107 million access lines in service.
In 2012, China Telecom Global was founded in Hong Kong, China, to further enhance global service quality and accelerate worldwide business expansion. As a global headquarters, it oversees the regional business entities of CT Americas, CT Europe, CT MENA and China Telecom (Asia Pacific).
With an agile and forward-looking spirit, innovative solutions coupled with industry-leading technologies, China Telecom Global is dedicated to value creation via business transformation. Through digitalisation, it enables its customers to achieve business growth, enhance international footprints and maintain competitive edges.
Reaching Customers Worldwide with a
Growing Global Network of Entities
2000
China Telecommunications Corporation is incorporated to deliver high-quality integrated communications solutions to international carriers, multinational enterprises and overseas Chinese customers. Its first overseas office is established in Hong Kong.
2001
To meet increasing demand for reliable connectivity, China Telecom Americas is founded, enabling enterprises to achieve sustainable business growth through the use of emerging technologies.
2006
China Telecom (Europe) Limited is established, with its headquarters in London, UK. Dedicated to providing innovative telecommunications solutions that create customer value and facilitate business transformation.
China Telecom (Singapore) is set up, leveraging its strategic location to drive explosive growth in Southeast Asia.
2009
China Telecom (Japan), China Telecom (Vietnam), and China Telecom (Indonesia) are founded to provide greater levels of regional support and ensure the scalability, sustainability and security of digital infrastructure.
2010
China Telecom (Thailand) is set up, providing comprehensive solutions for companies on their business transformation journeys.
2011
China Telecom (Malaysia) and China Telecom (Korea) are founded, empowering businesses to achieve greater operational efficiencies and create sustainable competitive advantages.
2012
China Telecom Global Limited (CTG) is established to further enhance global service quality and accelerate worldwide business expansion for international customers
Leveraging its extensive network capabilities, China Telecom (India) is founded to support innovation in a high-growth market.
2015
Enhancing its regional footprint in emerging markets, China Telecom Africa & Middle East is founded to fuel the next wave of network connectivity.
China Telecom (Sri Lanka) is also established.
2016
China Telecom (Pakistan) and China Telecom (Myanmar) are founded. Committed to building sustainable digital infrastructure for accelerating economic development.
2018
China Telecom (Cambodia) is set up. Dedicated to delivering robust infrastructure solutions for uncompromised business continuity.
2019
China Telecom (Singapore) is rebranded as China Telecom (Asia Pacific). Committed to harnessing advanced technology and maximising business value via the strategic gateway of Singapore. By connecting 15 subsidiary offices across the region, it stands ready to accelerate the digital revolution and harvest the benefits of APAC digitalisation.
