Report: The number of netizens in my country reaches 1.092 billion, and the Internet penetration rate reaches 77.5%

　　China News Service, March 22. According to the China Internet Network Information Center’s WeChat public account, on March 22, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) released the 53rd “Statistical Report on the Development of China’s Internet” (hereinafter referred to as the “Statistical Report on the Development of China’s Internet”) in Beijing. Report"). The "Report" shows that as of December 2023, the number of Internet users in my country has reached 1.092 billion, 24.8 million new Internet users compared with December 2022, and the Internet penetration rate has reached 77.5%. Relevant data show that my country's overall economic recovery continues to consolidate, and the Internet plays an important role in accelerating new industrialization, developing new productive forces, and assisting economic and social development.

Network infrastructure construction continues to be strengthened and service quality is deeply optimized.

　　The "Report" stated that in 2023, my country will insist on putting stability first and seeking progress while maintaining stability, continue to play the leading role of the new generation of information technology, and promote new steps in my country's high-quality development.

　　First, the basic network resources are continuously optimized. As of December, the number of IPv6 addresses was 68,042 blocks/32; the number of national top-level domain names ".CN" was 20.13 million; and the number of Internet broadband access ports reached 1.136 billion.

　　Second, the development of the Internet of Things has improved its quality and growth rate. As of December, a total of 3.377 million 5G base stations have been built, covering all prefecture-level cities and counties; 2.332 billion cellular IoT end users have been developed, a net increase of 488 million from December 2022, accounting for 10% of the number of mobile network terminal connections. The proportion reached 57.5%.

　　The third is the high-quality development of mobile communication networks. The "double gigabit" network composed of 5G and gigabit optical networks has comprehensively promoted innovative development in various fields such as intelligent manufacturing, smart cities, rural revitalization, and cultural tourism, providing a solid foundation and foundation for the construction of a manufacturing power, a network power, and a digital China. Strong support.

The Internet benefits people in depth and in real terms, and more people share the fruits of Internet development

　　The "Report" stated that in 2023, my country will continue to accelerate the popularization of information services, narrow the digital divide, insist on ensuring and improving people's livelihood during development, and allow more people to share the fruits of Internet development.

　　First, the gap between urban and rural access to the Internet has further narrowed. The construction of rural network infrastructure in my country has been advanced in depth, and various application scenarios have been continuously enriched, driving the steady growth of rural Internet penetration. As of December, the Internet penetration rate in rural areas was 66.5%, an increase of 4.6 percentage points from December 2022.

　　Second, the digital divide between groups continues to bridge. Our country has significantly strengthened its efforts to ensure that the elderly and disabled people can enjoy digital life. 2,577 websites and apps commonly used by the elderly and disabled have completed aging-friendly and barrier-free renovations, and more than 140 million smartphones and smart TVs have completed aging-friendly upgrades.

　　The third is to accelerate the coverage of public service applications. The development of digital technology has made public services more convenient and inclusive, and the continued development of smart travel and smart medical care has made netizens' digital lives happier. The scale of online ride-hailing and Internet medical users has increased significantly, with an increase of 90.57 million and 51.39 million respectively compared with December 2022, with growth rates of 20.7% and 14.2% respectively.

New consumption continues to grow, boosting the overall recovery of my country's economy

　　The "Report" states that in 2023, my country's Internet applications will continue to develop, new consumption potential will burst out, and the digital economy will continue to develop, boosting my country's economic recovery.

　　First, entertainment and tourism consumption has accelerated its recovery. Cultural tourism, characterized by immersive tourism and cultural tourism, is becoming a consumption growth point actively cultivated by various places. As of December, the number of online travel booking users reached 509 million, an increase of 86.29 million from December 2022, with a growth rate of 20.4%.

　　Second, domestic “trendy products” lead new consumption trends. Domestic “trendy products” continue to become an important part of residents’ online shopping consumption. The proportion of users who have purchased “trendy” domestic products online in the past six months has reached 58.3%; the proportion of users who have purchased new categories, brand launches, etc. has reached 19.7%.