Field tests of China's first 5G base stations are now underway in Guangzhou, marking a significant step towards the roll-out of the ultra-fast communications technology.

 

中国首个5G基站正在广州进行现场测试，标志着超高速通讯技术的推出将更进一步。

 

The 5G, or Fifth Generation, network will offer far greater capacity than the current 4G system, allowing a higher density¹ of mobile broadband users, device-to-device communications, be ultra-reliable, and facilitate massive machine communications.  

 

China leads the world in 5G technology which is expected to generate revenue of USD 1.3 trillion globally by 2025, create 20 million jobs, and boost related industries such chips, equipment, materials, and software manufacturing to the tune² of USD 6.5 trillion. 

 

The major port and transportation hub of Guangzhou, capital of China's Guangdong province, is among the first cities to trial the latest technology.

 

Seven spots at the Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center are being fitted with base stations, including a stadium, library, canteen, teaching building, and laboratory building. Researchers will be assessing the system's performance in a variety of business and commercial uses.

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