China Launches 10-Gigabit Network Pilots as It Upgrades 5G to 5G-A
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Updated · CGTN · Aug 15
China Launches 10-Gigabit Network Pilots as It Upgrades 5G to 5G-A
1 articles · Updated · CGTN · Aug 15
Summary
2025 pilot projects for 10-gigabit optical networks are now underway in China, marking a push to build next-generation communications infrastructure.
A Chongqing chemical plant has tied the network to AI algorithms, creating an intelligent alarm system that issues warnings within milliseconds while streaming real-time 8K video.
China is extending the upgrade path beyond fixed networks by converting 5G base stations to 5G-Advanced and continuing development work toward 6G.
Satellite internet is also part of the buildout, with batches of satellites being launched for the Guowang and Qianfan low-Earth-orbit constellations.