Beijing: China is all set to launch the fastest fifth-generation (5G) internet service earlier than expected, giving the country an upper hand in the race with the United States (US).
According to a report, three Chinese state-owned telecommunication companies, China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecommunications Corporation inaugurated the 5G network, on Friday in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou.
According to the report, China had decided to introduce the 5G network next year, but considering South Korea, the US and the United Kingdom (UK), it was immediately introduced.
China rolls out 5G services in race to narrow tech gap
According to Chinese media reports, the government of China aims to bring 5G service in 50 cities across the country by the end of this year, including Beijing and Shanghai, with packages initially starting from around 128 yuan ($18) a month.
A government spokesman says that more than 130,000 stations will be set up by the end of this year to further improve the 5G network.
Beijing’s New Airport Showcasing 5G Technology
The ultra-fast mobile internet service is said to be 100 times faster than existing 4G networks. It allows users to download feature films within seconds, or use apps with virtual reality.
It is to be remembered that China’s 5G technology was introduced at a time when the US banned the mobile company Huawei and blacklisted it.
