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As of October 1, 2023, China Telecom officially launched its commercial 5G services. This marks another milestone for the company following its domestic 5G commercialization on December 31, 2019.
The 5G network coverage has expanded to all 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) across China, with over 2 million 5G base stations. Employing the SA architecture, China Telecom’s 5G network delivers higher speeds, lower latency, and enhanced connectivity.
The launch of 5G services will significantly support the development of the digital economy. It is expected to play a crucial role in:
- Industrial Internet: 5G will accelerate the growth of Industrial Internet, enabling smarter, more digital, and networked production processes.
- Smart City: Serving as the foundation for smart city construction, 5G will facilitate intelligent transportation, healthcare, education, and more.
- Consumer Internet: 5G will bring new experiences to the Consumer Internet, promoting the rapid adoption of VR/AR, cloud gaming, and 4K/8K video applications.
With the introduction of 5G, users can anticipate faster and smoother network performance, injecting fresh momentum into socio-economic development.
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