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China Telecom Corporation Limited, along with its various subsidiaries, primarily provides an extensive range of fixed-line and mobile telecommunication services throughout the People's Republic of China. Its offerings include traditional wireline voice communications, encompassing local and long-distance calls, alongside CDMA mobile voice services that cover local, national, and international calls, as well as different roaming capabilities. The company also furnishes wireline internet access, from dial-up to high-speed broadband, and a diverse array of value-added services across its wireline, internet, and mobile platforms. Furthermore, China Telecom delivers integrated information application services, such as its Best Tone platform, and sophisticated information technology-based solutions. These IT services span system integration, outsourcing, specialized consulting, information application, knowledge management, and software development. It additionally offers managed data services, including digital data network, frame relay, and asynchronous transfer mode solutions, tailored for government bodies, major corporations, and institutions, along with leased line services. The company also handles the sale, repair, and maintenance of customer-end equipment. Its operations extend to international telecommunications, cloud-based products and services, e-commerce, music production and associated information, instant messaging, and capital and financial management services. Moreover, China Telecom engages in the sale of telecommunications terminals and related equipment. As of December 31, 2021, the company reported approximately 372 million mobile subscribers, 170 million wireline broadband subscribers, and 107 million active access lines. Established in 2002, China Telecom is headquartered in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, and functions as a subsidiary of China Telecommunications Corporation.