China Communication Industry Revs Up 10.7% YoY -- According to China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII), China's communication industry recorded revenues of 309.68 billion Yuan in the first half of 2005, up 10.7 percent year on year. Fixed line users increased by 25.68 million subscribers in the first half of the 2005, while mobile users increased by 28.34 million users. Little Smart users increased by 14.88 million to hit 79.75 million total users. Broadband subscribers increased by 6.78 million in the first six months of 2005 to 31.65 million subscribers. Short messaging (SMS) volume hit 139.25 billion messages, up 39.8 percent year on year.
The satellite communications industry is experiencing a transformative moment. What was once the exclusive domain of government agencies and deep-pocketed corporations is rapidly becoming accessible to everyone. This democratization of space-based connectivity represents a significant technological achievement and a fundamental shift in our understanding of global communications infrastructure. The dramatic acceleration in satellite system deployment tells a compelling story. Satellite Broadband Market Development With over 160 launches recorded by August 2025 alone, we're witnessing an unprecedented build-out of orbital infrastructure. This surge is driven by three converging factors: Plummeting launch costs through reusable rocket technology, the miniaturization of satellites enabling bulk launches, and intensifying commercial competition among private companies and nations alike. The result is a space ecosystem that looks radically different from even a decade ago, with approxi...