Recently, China Mobile, a communications giant, suddenly announced that it had stopped the basic packages of 8 yuan and 18 yuan, and began to push for more high-end service packages
This move by China Mobile has aroused widespread attention and discussion among user groups
Many users said that while they understand that the cost of communication services is increasing as technology evolves, they feel a little abrupt and uncomfortable to discontinue their low-cost plans
Especially for those who have been using the 8 yuan or 18 yuan package for a long time, this is undoubtedly a big shock
However, we also need to look at this from the perspective of industry development. As a leading enterprise in the communications industry, China Mobile's decision-making must have far-reaching considerations
With the rapid development and application of 5G technology, communication networks are undergoing unprecedented changes
5G networks not only have higher transmission speeds and lower latency, but can also connect more devices, providing strong support for the development of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and big data
In order to achieve this goal, China Mobile has invested a lot of money and technology in recent years to upgrade and transform its network
According to statistics, in the first three quarters of 2021 alone, China Mobile's capital expenditure reached 171 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of nearly 20%. These funds are mainly used for the construction and optimization of 5G networks, as well as the research and development and application of new technologies
However, the high construction cost has also put huge economic pressure on China Mobile. It is understood that the cost of building a 5G base station is about 30-500,000 yuan, much higher than the 4G base station of about 100,000 yuan
In order to share this huge cost pressure, China Mobile had to adjust its package strategy to ensure the sustainability of the business by increasing the average consumption of users.
In the long run, it will also help drive continuous innovation and development in the communications industry. After all, only sufficient capital investment and technical support can ensure that we stay ahead of the ever-changing wave of technology
In the face of this change, users have also expressed their opinions. Some users expressed understanding and support for China Mobile's decision-making, believing that it was an inevitable trend in the development of the industry, while others expressed concern and dissatisfaction that they could not afford the higher costs
However, there are also users who look at the issue in a humorous way. They joked: "It seems that we will have to learn to 'budget' in the future!" and another user said: "Maybe it's time to consider a more affordable operator." ”
China Mobile's move to adjust its package strategy has caused quite a stir among users. But in any case, we should recognize that the development of the communication industry is of great significance to our life and work