Shanghai launches 5G trial district
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The City of Shanghai has launched 5G trials in the Hongkou district, which also has the distinction of having a gigabit broadband network.
The 5G trial, backed by China Mobile, involves providing full coverage of the district.
During a commencement ceremony for the trial, a 5G video call was placed using the Huawei Mate X foldable 5G smartphone.
The city plans to deploy over 10,000 5G base stations by the end of the year, and over 30,000 by 2021.
As part of the trials, the city also plans to provide support for over 100 companies developing 5G-related application scenarios.
The wide-scale trial follows Huawei’s deployment of trial 5G services at Shanghai’s Hongqiao Railway Station in February.
Other Chinese cities are also investing in taking an early lead with 5G deployments, including Chengdu in the Sichuan province and Wuhan in Central China.
The latter city has deployed a trial 5G network encompassing over 100 5G base stations to explore developments in autonomous vehicles, drones and satellite-based positioning, the report states.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company is supporting Shanghai's 5G trial in the Hongkou district?
Which company is supporting Shanghai's 5G trial in the Hongkou district?
China Mobile is backing the 5G trial in the Hongkou district, which aims to provide full coverage. This initiative includes support for companies developing 5G-related application scenarios.
Q.What is the expected number of 5G base stations Shanghai plans to deploy by the end of the year?
What is the expected number of 5G base stations Shanghai plans to deploy by the end of the year?
Shanghai aims to deploy over 10,000 5G base stations by the end of the current year. The city has even more ambitious plans, targeting over 30,000 by 2021.
Q.Has 5G technology been trialled in other parts of Shanghai previously?
Has 5G technology been trialled in other parts of Shanghai previously?
Yes, Huawei previously deployed trial 5G services at Shanghai’s Hongqiao Railway Station in February. This wide-scale district trial follows that earlier deployment in a specific location.
Q.Are other Chinese cities also investing in 5G infrastructure development?
Are other Chinese cities also investing in 5G infrastructure development?
Yes, other Chinese cities are also investing in early 5G deployments. Chengdu and Wuhan are mentioned, with Wuhan having deployed over 100 5G base stations for specific applications.
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