Chinese telco promises 5G connectivity in 2022
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In addition, having a smart platform will allow tv audiences across the world to have access to a panorama live broadcast and immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experiences. As for athletes, they will get help from Artificial Intelligence for record-checking or physical checkups during their daily training.
2022 Winter Olympics Games is a great opportunity for China Unicom to prove itself it can accelerate the deployment of 5G applications.
In order to avoid disturbance between 5G stations and other satellite ground stations, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released new papers regarding this issue just ten days after granting permission to China’s three mobile phone carriers for using 5G frequency to conduct technical tests. Moreover, numerous supporting policies have also been adopted to speed up 5G deployment.
China Mobile, with more than 100 5G base stations, conducted 5G business and application pilot programs in 12 cities this year and performed 5G tests in seven regions this year, of which Beijing, Shanghai and Xiongan New Area to name a few. It has built a platform in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province, for residents to experience Augmented Reality (AR) and VR business via 5G.
The pre-commercialization phase of 5G networks in China will start in 2019 and will be officially ready in 2020. However, some analysts have predicted that large-scale deployment of 5G networks may take longer.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific events will showcase 5G applications for television audiences and athletes?
Which specific events will showcase 5G applications for television audiences and athletes?
The 2022 Winter Olympics Games will provide an opportunity to demonstrate 5G applications for live broadcasts and VR experiences for audiences, and AI for record-checking and physical checkups for athletes.
Q.What measures has China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology taken regarding 5G deployment?
What measures has China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology taken regarding 5G deployment?
The Ministry released new papers to address potential disturbance between 5G stations and satellite ground stations. This occurred shortly after granting permission for 5G frequency technical tests to mobile carriers.
Q.When is 5G officially expected to be ready in China, and what is the current pre-commercialisation timeline?
When is 5G officially expected to be ready in China, and what is the current pre-commercialisation timeline?
The pre-commercialisation phase of 5G networks in China will begin in 2019, with the networks officially ready in 2020. However, some analysts anticipate large-scale deployment could take longer.
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