China Telecom (0728.HK)

Overall impact
C (55)

Commentary

China Telecom is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 55.2 for overall impact (52nd percentile compared to all companies), China Telecom ranks 14th out of 20 industry peers, behind Verizon, China Mobile, Telenet Group Holding and 10 others, and ahead of PT XL Axiata, Lumen Technologies, Frontier Communications and 3 others. On top material causes for China Telecom's industry (Telecommunications), China Telecom performs well in Decent, Safe Work Opportunities (85.1 score), Arts and Culture Access (81.2), Improved Mental Health (85.1) and 2 other causes where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Equal Pay and Opportunity (28.8 score), Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (20.0), No Violence Against Women (34.2) and 3 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Employees
278,922
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Sub-industry
Integrated Telecommunication Services
SASB industry
Telecommunication Services
Headquarters
Hong Kong
Share classes
0728.HK
Description
China Telecom Corporation Limited and its subsidiaries provides wireline and mobile telecommunications services primarily in the People's Republic of China. It offers wireline voice services, including local wireline telephone services and long distance wireline services; CDMA mobile voice services, such as local calls, domestic and international long distance calls, intra-provincial roaming, and inter-provincial and international roaming. The company also provides wireline Internet access services comprising dial-up and broadband services; wireless Internet access services; and wireline, Internet, and mobile value-added services. The company also provides integrated information application services consisting of Best Tone information services; and information technology-based integrated solutions, such as system integration, outsourcing, special advisory, information application, knowledge, and software development services. In addition, it offers managed data services that include digital data network, frame relay, and asynchronous transfer mode services for government agencies, large corporations, and institutions. It also provides leased line services, as well as sells, repairs, and maintains customer-end equipment. Further, the company provides international telecommunications services, including network, Internet access and transit, Internet data center, and mobile virtual network services in various countries, including the Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, South America, and North America. Additionally, it offers e-commerce, music production and related information, instant messenger, finance leasing, and capital and financial management services, as well as sells telecommunications terminals. As of December 31, 2020, it had approximately 351 million mobile subscribers; 159 million wireline broadband subscribers; and 108 million access lines in service. The company was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. China Telecom Corporation Limited is a subsidiary of China Telecommunications Corporation.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for China Telecom, based on its industry sub-industry Integrated Telecommunication Services. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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