China is planning to roll out early-stage 6G technology in the mainland. The technical research and launch for 6G technology will be conducted by China Unicom, the third-largest wireless network operator in the country. The company expects to launch introductory early applications by 2025 and plans to roll out complete 6G mobile technology by 2030.
China Unicom Chairman and Chief Executive Liu Liehong said that the early 6G application scenarios will be introduced by 2025 in China, which is home to the world’s largest internet user population and biggest smartphone market. This announcement from China Unicom comes right after last week’s Global 6G Conference wherein experts came to a consensus that the 6G technology will be rolled out in China by 2030.
China’s contribution to the global telecommunications industry is crucial and influential, thanks to its extensive range of application scenarios and the largest user base in the world. Numerous global enterprises are actively engaged in the Chinese market, recognizing its significance in promoting telecom development.
Chinese telecommunications companies are at the forefront of various sectors within the industry, including 5G, 6G, and fixed-line telecommunications. They are collaborating with international institutions to establish industry standards, which helps to mitigate future uncertainties. For instance, China Mobile has published 31 white papers and 60 high-quality papers on 6G, ranking first among global telecom operators. Also China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom, the three major telecom network operators in China, have already begun researching and developing 6G technology for the country.
China has the largest market in crucial fields of the telecom industry, from internet construction to key equipment, with leading companies like Huawei and ZTE. However, the country is facing major challenges in the field of technology due to the pandemic and the ongoing US-China tech war.
But if we look at China’s past history, the country has achieved tremendous technological advancements, especially in the field of telecommunications. China has successfully constructed the world’s largest 5G mobile network and there are more than 2.31 million 5G base stations installed throughout the country. And with government support, Chinese telecom companies are likely to repeat the feat with 6G technology.
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