The fixed line outbound voice call market in China has shown a consistent decline in value from 44 unit minutes in 2013 to 23 unit minutes in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of around 6.97% over the last five years. The year-on-year variation peaked at -8% in 2023. Forecasts suggest continued declines, with values expected to drop to 13 unit minutes by 2028 and a projected average annual contraction (CAGR) of -9.15% over the next five years.
The significant factors underpinning these trends include the widespread adoption of mobile telephony and internet-based communication platforms. Future trends to watch include the impact of new technologies like 5G and the potential rise of alternative communication methods such as VoIP and other internet-based services.