China Mobile, ZTE launch maritime broadband solution
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ZTE and the Zhejiang branch of China Mobile have jointly launched commercial trials of a new maritime broadband satellite solution.
The solution, Heweitong, is designed to help solve common problems of maritime communication, such as poor coverage, slow data rate, and high cost.
It will allow people at sea to communicate and access the internet by merely installing a mobile app on their smartphones.
During the trial period, China Mobile and ZTE are offering the solution for free. Once commercially launched, the companies expect the cost to be 90% lower than traditional marine communications solutions.
Heweitong has already undergone verification testing involving more than 50 ships and nearly 300 users in the Bohai Sea, the East China Sea and the South China Sea.
The project forms part of China Mobile’s goal of offering ubiquitous connectivity via an integrated space, sky and land based communications solution.
Questions & Answers
Q.What issues does the Heweitong solution aim to resolve for maritime communication?
What issues does the Heweitong solution aim to resolve for maritime communication?
Heweitong is designed to address common problems at sea including poor coverage, slow data rates, and the high cost associated with existing maritime communication methods. It seeks to make communication and internet access more accessible.
Q.How will users access the Heweitong service once it is fully launched?
How will users access the Heweitong service once it is fully launched?
Users at sea will be able to communicate and access the internet by installing a dedicated mobile application on their smartphones. This method is intended to simplify access to the broadband satellite solution.
Q.What was the scale of the verification testing for the Heweitong solution?
What was the scale of the verification testing for the Heweitong solution?
The Heweitong solution underwent verification testing across multiple Chinese seas, involving over 50 ships and nearly 300 users. These trials were conducted in the Bohai Sea, East China Sea, and South China Sea.
Q.What is China Mobile's broader strategic objective that this project contributes to?
What is China Mobile's broader strategic objective that this project contributes to?
This project contributes to China Mobile's broader goal of providing ubiquitous connectivity. Their strategy involves integrating space, sky, and land-based communication solutions to ensure comprehensive network coverage.
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