Number of fixed telephone subscriptions worldwide 2000-2023

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Petroc Taylor,
Mar 13, 2024

In 2023, there were around 861 million fixed telephone line subscriptions worldwide, with this figure having fallen year-on-year since 2009. This decline has been driven by the widespread adoption of mobile services across the globe.

Number of fixed telephone subscriptions worldwide from 2000 to 2023 (in millions)

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November 2023

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Worldwide

Survey time period

2000 to 2023

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