DIGITIMES observes that since the commercialization of 4G/5G mobile communication technologies, global mobile user numbers have continued to expand, yet fixed broadband has also maintained robust growth momentum. From 2020 to 2024, the number of fixed broadband users grew by 370 million, reaching a total of 1.59 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 7%. This indicates that despite rapid advancements in mobile communication technologies, fixed-line broadband remains an irreplaceable component in numerous applications and industrial transformations.
Notably, governments are taking on an increasingly important role in driving fixed-line network infrastructure. Many countries have incorporated fixed-line network infrastructure into their medium- to long-term national development strategies, though their approaches and strategies differ significantly.
In terms of market structure, the Asia-Pacific region currently holds the largest share of global fixed broadband users at 58%, led primarily by China, Japan, and South Korea. Among them, China has 670 million users, representing about 42% of the global fixed broadband users, making it the world's largest single market.
Chart 1: Global fixed broadband user number and Y/Y, plus region share-CAGR matrix
Chart 2: Global shares of fixed broadband technology and adoption in major countries
Chart 3: Fixed broadband user number in China and key government policies
US infrastructure legislation accelerates broadband buildout
Chart 4: Fixed broadband user numbers by tech in US and telecom operator deployment
Chart 5: Fixed broadband development and strategies of Asia, US, Europe
