China‘s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology hosted a forum to commemorate five years of 5G commercial use in the country. The forum shed light on China’s achievements in 5G development, boasting the world’s largest 5G network with over 3.7 million base stations and 889 million users.
5G-A will provide better bandwidth and latency.
A significant takeaway was the emphasis on 5G-A, also known as 5.5G, as the next step in mobile communication evolution. Huawei’s Cao Jibin emphasized 5G-A’s potential for significant improvements in network capabilities like speed, latency, and positioning.
This evolution is driven by the growing need for faster, more stable connections to support advancements like AI assistants and massive data processing. 5G-A promises a tenfold increase in bandwidth and latency, along with sub-meter perception and centimeter-level positioning capabilities.
Looking ahead, Cao Jibin predicts a surge in computing power demand, particularly for AI applications. He proposes integrating computing, storage, and networking to transform data centers into AI supercomputers. While acknowledging limitations in chip manufacturing, he sees potential in optimizing network infrastructure through collaboration across various sectors.
The forum concluded with a call for industry-wide collaboration to unlock the full potential of 5G-A. This includes policy support, continued innovation, and fostering partnerships across the technology chain.
The focus is on achieving “full connectivity” across various scenarios, potentially creating a trillion-dollar industry through applications in areas like smart factories, connected cars, and the low-altitude economy. With both opportunities and challenges ahead, China’s 5G program seems pretty solid. Let’s see how the next few years shape up for the country.
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