China in Figures

Main telephone lines (thousands)

South Africa
Year Main telephone lines (thousands) 1996 4 258.60 1997 4 645.10 1998 5 075.40 1999 5 492.80 2001 4 924.50 2002 4 844.00 2003 4 821.00

China
Year Main telephone lines (thousands) 1996 54 947.00 1997 70 310.00 1998 87 420.90 1999 108 715.80 2001 180 368.00 2002 214 222.00 2003 262 747.00 2004 311 756.00