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A Look at Taiwan's Mobile Communication and 5G Status as of February 2023

Taiwan's mobile communication industry has been rapidly evolving in recent years, with the adoption of 5G technology becoming increasingly widespread. As of February 2023, the country's total mobile user base has surpassed 30 million, with the top five telecom companies having a combined 5G user base of over 7 million. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the latest statistics and trends in Taiwan's mobile communication and 5G market.

Telecom CompanyTotal Mobile Users (Millions)4G Users (Millions)5G Users (Thousands)5G Market Share
Chunghwa Telecom1.1070.8510.25636.5%
Taiwan Mobile0.7190.5610.15822.5%
Far EasTone0.7160.5290.18726.7%
Taiwan Star0.2640.1930.07010.1%
Asia Pacific Telecom0.2070.1460.0314.4%


Chunghwa Telecom, the largest telecom company in Taiwan, leads the market in terms of total mobile users, with a user base of 1.107 million. The company also boasts the highest market share for both 4G and 5G users, with 36.8% and 36.5%, respectively. Meanwhile, Taiwan Mobile and Far EasTone rank second and third in terms of total mobile users, with 0.719 million and 0.716 million, respectively. Taiwan Star and Asia Pacific Telecom round out the top five, with 0.264 million and 0.207 million total mobile users, respectively.

In terms of 5G market share, Chunghwa Telecom and Far EasTone are the two leading companies, with 36.5% and 26.7%, respectively. Taiwan Mobile and Taiwan Star are also making strides in the 5G market, with 22.5% and 10.1% market share, respectively.

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a potential merger of major telecom companies in the works, the mobile communication industry in Taiwan continues to show steady growth. The adoption of 5G technology has been a major driving force behind this growth, as more and more consumers switch to 5G plans to take advantage of faster speeds and greater connectivity.

The adoption of 5G technology has also had a positive impact on average revenue per user (ARPU) for telecom companies, as 5G plans tend to have higher monthly fees than their 4G counterparts. For example, in March 2023, Chunghwa Telecom's mobile ARPU increased by 5.3% compared to the same period last year, driving the company's overall mobile service revenue to grow by 8.1% year-over-year.

Other major telecom companies in Taiwan have also seen growth in ARPU and mobile service revenue in recent months. Taiwan Mobile's ARPU for its smart monthly plan has been growing continuously for the past 22 months, with a 3.5% year-over-year.

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